How to get from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba by bus and train?

From Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba by bus and train

To get from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 740 bus from Thomas Dr Near Burra St station to Nerang Station, Stop E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GOLD train, then the IPSW train and finally take the 615 bus from Landsborough Station station to Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mooloolaba on the Moovit app.

237min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - GOLDGOLD
Train - IPSWIPSW
Bus - 615615
Walk to Mooloolaba
Leaves from Thomas Dr Near Burra St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Dr Near Burra St
    ID 301384
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Nerang Gccc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop E
    ID 320919
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nerang Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GOLDGOLD
    Wait for train
    GOLD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - IPSWIPSW
    Wait for train
    IPSW
    Nambour Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Landsborough Station
    81 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Landsborough Station
    ID 301494
    60 m • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 615615
    Wait for bus
    615
    Maroochydore Station
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club
    ID 301698
    32 min
  • 12
    Walk to Mooloolaba
    Walk to
    Mooloolaba
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba by bus and train via 740, GOLD, IPSW, 605 and 600

To get from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 740 bus from Thomas Dr Near Burra St station to Nerang Station, Stop E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GOLD train, then the IPSW train, then the 605 bus and finally take the 600 bus from Caloundra Station station to Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mooloolaba on the Moovit app.

279min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - GOLDGOLD
Train - IPSWIPSW
Bus - 605605
Bus - 600600
Walk to Mooloolaba
Leaves from Thomas Dr Near Burra St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Dr Near Burra St
    ID 301384
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Nerang Gccc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop E
    ID 320919
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nerang Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GOLDGOLD
    Wait for train
    GOLD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - IPSWIPSW
    Wait for train
    IPSW
    Nambour Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Landsborough Station
    81 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Landsborough Station
    ID 301494
    60 m • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Caloundra Station
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caloundra Station
    ID 301491
    30 min
  • 12
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Maroochydore Station
  • 13
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club
    ID 301698
    36 min
  • 14
    Walk to Mooloolaba
    Walk to
    Mooloolaba
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba

The distance between Surfers Paradise, Brisbane and Mooloolaba, Brisbane is approximately 196.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 237 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brisbane – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba by bus and train via 740, GOLD, IPSW, 605 and 600

To get from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 740 bus from Thomas Dr Near Burra St station to Nerang Station, Stop E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GOLD train, then the IPSW train, then the 605 bus and finally take the 600 bus from Caloundra Station station to Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mooloolaba on the Moovit app.

279min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - GOLDGOLD
Train - IPSWIPSW
Bus - 605605
Bus - 600600
Walk to Mooloolaba
Leaves from Thomas Dr Near Burra St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Dr Near Burra St
    ID 301384
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Nerang Gccc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop E
    ID 320919
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nerang Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GOLDGOLD
    Wait for train
    GOLD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - IPSWIPSW
    Wait for train
    IPSW
    Nambour Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Landsborough Station
    81 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Landsborough Station
    ID 301494
    60 m • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Caloundra Station
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caloundra Station
    ID 301491
    30 min
  • 12
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Maroochydore Station
  • 13
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club
    ID 301698
    36 min
  • 14
    Walk to Mooloolaba
    Walk to
    Mooloolaba
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Bus line 740, Train line GOLD, Train line IPSW, Bus line 615.

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

    The alternative route takes 279 minutes, using Bus line 740, Train line GOLD, Train line IPSW, Bus line 605, Bus line 600.

  • Is there a direct bus between Surfers Paradise and Mooloolaba in Brisbane?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba in Brisbane?

    The 740 bus line goes from Thomas Dr Near Burra St station near Surfers Paradise to Nerang Gccc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Nerang Gccc station near Mooloolaba in Brisbane.

  • How long does it take to travel from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba in Brisbane by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Surfers Paradise and Mooloolaba in Brisbane by bus and train is about 3 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Surfers Paradise to get to Mooloolaba in Brisbane?

    Get on the 740 bus from the Thomas Dr Near Burra St stop near Surfers Paradise in Brisbane.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Surfers Paradise and Mooloolaba in Brisbane?

    Get off the bus at the Nerang Gccc stop, which is closest to Mooloolaba in Brisbane.

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