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

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

To get from Surfers Paradise to Nathan you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the L1 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 120 bus from Mater Hill Station, Platform 2 station to Orange Grove Rd at Dulcie Street, Stop 52 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$0.50. 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 Nathan on the Moovit app.

148minA$0.50
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - L1L1
Train - VLBDVLBD
Bus - 120120
Walk to Nathan
Leaves from Cavill Avenue Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Cavill Avenue Station
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - L1L1
    Wait for light rail
    L1
    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 Bank Station
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mater Hill Station, Platform 2
    ID 019063
    600 m • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Garden City Interchange
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orange Grove Rd at Dulcie Street, Stop 52
    ID 004930
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nathan
    Walk to
    Nathan
    West Ring Road
    1.05 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Surfers Paradise to Nathan

The distance between Surfers Paradise and Nathan is approximately 92.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Surfers Paradise to Nathan by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nathan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train timetable from Surfers Paradise to Nathan

To check the bus, light rail and train timetable from Surfers Paradise to Nathan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Surfers Paradise) and destination (Nathan), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Light Rail line L1, Train line VLBD, Bus line 120.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

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

    The L1 light rail line goes from Cavill Avenue Station station near Surfers Paradise in Brisbane to Helensvale Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Helensvale Station station near Nathan.

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

    The total travel time between Surfers Paradise and Nathan by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the L1 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 Nathan?

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

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

    The ride from Surfers Paradise to Nathan costs A$0.50.

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