How to get from Surfers Paradise to Carina by bus, light rail and train?

From Surfers Paradise to Carina by bus, light rail and train

To get from Surfers Paradise to Carina you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the GCR1 light rail from Cavill Avenue Station station to Helensvale Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBD train and finally take the 209 bus from Boggo Road Station, Platform 5 station to Old Cleveland Rd at Carina Stop 35 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$11.46. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Carina on the Moovit app.

120minA$11.46
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Train - VLBDVLBD
Bus - 209209
Walk to Carina
Leaves from Cavill Avenue Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Cavill Avenue Station
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GCR1GCR1
    Wait for light rail
    GCR1
    Helensvale
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Helensvale Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - VLBDVLBD
    Wait for train
    VLBD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Boggo Road Station
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 5
    ID 010795
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 209209
    Wait for bus
    209
    Carindale Interchange
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Cleveland Rd at Carina Stop 35
    ID 002581
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carina
    Walk to
    Carina
    Flavelle Street
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Surfers Paradise to Carina by bus, light rail and train via GCR1, VLBD and 222

To get from Surfers Paradise to Carina you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the GCR1 light rail from Cavill Avenue Station station to Helensvale Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBD train and finally take the 222 bus from Cultural Centre Station, Platform 2 station to Old Cleveland Rd at Carina Stop 35 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$11.46. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Carina on the Moovit app.

132minA$11.46
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Train - VLBDVLBD
Bus - 222222
Walk to Carina
Leaves from Cavill Avenue Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Cavill Avenue Station
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GCR1GCR1
    Wait for light rail
    GCR1
    Helensvale
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Helensvale Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - VLBDVLBD
    Wait for train
    VLBD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Brisbane Station
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cultural Centre Station, Platform 2
    ID 011168
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 222222
    Wait for bus
    222
    Carindale Interchange
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Cleveland Rd at Carina Stop 35
    ID 002581
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carina
    Walk to
    Carina
    Flavelle Street
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Surfers Paradise to Carina

The distance between Surfers Paradise and Carina is approximately 87.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Surfers Paradise to Carina by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carina – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Surfers Paradise to Carina

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Surfers Paradise to Carina using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Surfers Paradise) and destination (Carina), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Surfers Paradise to Carina by bus, light rail and train via GCR1, VLBD and 222

To get from Surfers Paradise to Carina you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the GCR1 light rail from Cavill Avenue Station station to Helensvale Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBD train and finally take the 222 bus from Cultural Centre Station, Platform 2 station to Old Cleveland Rd at Carina Stop 35 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$11.46. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Carina on the Moovit app.

132minA$11.46
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Train - VLBDVLBD
Bus - 222222
Walk to Carina
Leaves from Cavill Avenue Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Cavill Avenue Station
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GCR1GCR1
    Wait for light rail
    GCR1
    Helensvale
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Helensvale Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - VLBDVLBD
    Wait for train
    VLBD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Brisbane Station
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cultural Centre Station, Platform 2
    ID 011168
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 222222
    Wait for bus
    222
    Carindale Interchange
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Cleveland Rd at Carina Stop 35
    ID 002581
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carina
    Walk to
    Carina
    Flavelle Street
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Carina?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Light Rail line GCR1, Train line VLBD, Bus line 209.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Surfers Paradise to Carina?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Light Rail line GCR1, Train line VLBD, Bus line 222.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Surfers Paradise and Carina?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Surfers Paradise to Carina?

    The GCR1 light rail line goes from Cavill Avenue Station station near Surfers Paradise in Brisbane to Helensvale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Helensvale station near Carina.

  • How long does it take to travel from Surfers Paradise to Carina by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Surfers Paradise and Carina by light rail, train and bus is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Surfers Paradise to get to Carina?

    Get on the GCR1 light rail from the Cavill Avenue Station station near Surfers Paradise in Brisbane.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Surfers Paradise and Carina?

    Get off the light rail at the Helensvale stop, which is closest to Carina.

  • How much is the total light rail, train and bus fare from Surfers Paradise to Carina?

    The ride from Surfers Paradise to Carina costs A$11.46.

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