How to get from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise by bus and train?

From Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise by bus and train

To get from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise in Brisbane, take the BDVL train from Fortitude Valley Station station to Nerang Station station. Next, take the 740 bus from Nerang Station, Stop A station to Thomas Dr Near Parnoo St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

113minA$11.46
Walk to train station
Train - BDVLBDVL
Bus - 740740
Walk to Surfers Paradise
Leaves from Fortitude Valley Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fortitude Valley Station
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - BDVLBDVL
    Wait for train
    BDVL
    Varsity Lakes Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nerang Station
    79 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop A
    ID 320915
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Surfers Paradise
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thomas Dr Near Parnoo St
    ID 301383
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Surfers Paradise
    Walk to
    Surfers Paradise
    Tarcoola Crescent
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise by light rail and train

To get from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise in Brisbane, take the BDVL train from Fortitude Valley Station station to Helensvale Station station. Next, take the GCR1 light rail from Helensvale Station station to Cypress Avenue Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

127minA$11.46
Walk to train station
Train - BDVLBDVL
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Walk to Surfers Paradise
Leaves from Fortitude Valley Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fortitude Valley Station
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - BDVLBDVL
    Wait for train
    BDVL
    Varsity Lakes Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Helensvale Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Light rail - GCR1GCR1
    Wait for light rail
    GCR1
    Broadbeach South
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cypress Avenue Station
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Surfers Paradise
    Walk to
    Surfers Paradise
    Tarcoola Crescent
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise

The distance between Fortitude Valley, Brisbane and Surfers Paradise, Brisbane is approximately 88.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brisbane – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise by light rail and train

To get from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise in Brisbane, take the BDVL train from Fortitude Valley Station station to Helensvale Station station. Next, take the GCR1 light rail from Helensvale Station station to Cypress Avenue Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

127minA$11.46
Walk to train station
Train - BDVLBDVL
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Walk to Surfers Paradise
Leaves from Fortitude Valley Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fortitude Valley Station
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - BDVLBDVL
    Wait for train
    BDVL
    Varsity Lakes Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Helensvale Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Light rail - GCR1GCR1
    Wait for light rail
    GCR1
    Broadbeach South
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cypress Avenue Station
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Surfers Paradise
    Walk to
    Surfers Paradise
    Tarcoola Crescent
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Train line BDVL, Bus line 740.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Train line BDVL, Light Rail line GCR1.

  • Is there a direct train between Fortitude Valley and Surfers Paradise in Brisbane?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise in Brisbane?

    The BDVL train line goes from Fortitude Valley Station station near Fortitude Valley to Varsity Lakes Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Varsity Lakes Station station near Surfers Paradise in Brisbane.

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

    The total travel time between Fortitude Valley and Surfers Paradise in Brisbane by train and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Fortitude Valley to get to Surfers Paradise in Brisbane?

    Get on the BDVL train from the Fortitude Valley Station station near Fortitude Valley in Brisbane.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Fortitude Valley and Surfers Paradise in Brisbane?

    Get off the train at the Varsity Lakes Station stop, which is closest to Surfers Paradise in Brisbane.

  • How much is the train fare from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise?

    The ride from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise costs A$11.46.

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