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

From Fortitude Valley Station to Surfers Paradise by bus and train

To get from Fortitude Valley Station 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 47 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

107minA$11.46
Train - BDVLBDVL
Bus - 740740
Walk to Surfers Paradise
Leaves from Fortitude Valley Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fortitude Valley Station
  • 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 Station to Surfers Paradise by light rail and train

To get from Fortitude Valley Station 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 1 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

121minA$11.46
Train - BDVLBDVL
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Walk to Surfers Paradise
Leaves from Fortitude Valley Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fortitude Valley Station
  • 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 Station to Surfers Paradise

The distance between Fortitude Valley Station, Brisbane and Surfers Paradise, Brisbane is approximately 87.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fortitude Valley Station 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.

From Fortitude Valley Station to Surfers Paradise by light rail and train

To get from Fortitude Valley Station 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 1 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

121minA$11.46
Train - BDVLBDVL
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Walk to Surfers Paradise
Leaves from Fortitude Valley Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fortitude Valley Station
  • 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 Station to Surfers Paradise?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Train line BDVL, Bus line 740.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Train line BDVL, Light Rail line GCR1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Fortitude Valley Station in Fortitude Valley and Surfers Paradise in Brisbane by train and bus is about 1 hr 47 min.

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

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

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

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

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

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