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How to get from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina by bus and light rail?

From Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina by bus and light rail

To get from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the GCR1 light rail from Surfers Paradise North Station station to Helensvale Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R772 bus 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 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$0.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Carina on the Moovit app.

138minA$0.50
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Bus - R772R772
Bus - 209209
Walk to Carina
Leaves from Surfers Paradise North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Surfers Paradise North Station
    290 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
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helensvale Station Ats Temp Stop
    ID 322561
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R772R772
    Wait for bus
    R772
    Boggo Road Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 6
    ID 010796
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 5
    ID 010795
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 209209
    Wait for bus
    209
    Carindale Interchange
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Cleveland Rd at Carina Stop 35
    ID 002581
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carina
    Walk to
    Carina
    Flavelle Street
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina by bus

To get from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 740 bus from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave station to Nerang Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R770 bus 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 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$0.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Carina on the Moovit app.

145minA$0.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Bus - R770R770
Bus - 209209
Walk to Carina
Leaves from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave
    ID 319488
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Nerang Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station
    ID 320921
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop A
    ID 320915
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - R770R770
    Wait for bus
    R770
    Boggo Road Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 6
    ID 010796
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 5
    ID 010795
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 209209
    Wait for bus
    209
    Carindale Interchange
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Cleveland Rd at Carina Stop 35
    ID 002581
    12 min
  • 10
    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 Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina

The distance between Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise and Carina is approximately 83.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carina – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise) and destination (Carina), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 and light rail schedules.

From Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina by bus

To get from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 740 bus from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave station to Nerang Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R770 bus 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 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$0.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Carina on the Moovit app.

145minA$0.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Bus - R770R770
Bus - 209209
Walk to Carina
Leaves from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave
    ID 319488
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Nerang Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station
    ID 320921
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop A
    ID 320915
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - R770R770
    Wait for bus
    R770
    Boggo Road Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 6
    ID 010796
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 5
    ID 010795
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 209209
    Wait for bus
    209
    Carindale Interchange
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Cleveland Rd at Carina Stop 35
    ID 002581
    12 min
  • 10
    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 Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Light Rail line GCR1, Bus line R772, Bus line 209.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 740, Bus line R770, Bus line 209.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise and Carina?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina?

    The GCR1 light rail line goes from Surfers Paradise North Station station near Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise in Brisbane to Helensvale station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Helensvale station near Carina.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise and Carina by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to get to Carina?

    Get on the GCR1 light rail from the Surfers Paradise North Station station near Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise in Brisbane.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise and Carina?

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina?

    The ride from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Carina costs A$0.50.