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How to get from Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise by bus and train?

From Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise by bus and train

To get from Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise in Brisbane, take the VLBN train from Varsity Lakes 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 43 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

43minA$3.47
Train - VLBNVLBN
Bus - 740740
Walk to Surfers Paradise
Leaves from Varsity Lakes Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Varsity Lakes Station
  • 2
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nerang Station
    9 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
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Surfers Paradise
    Walk to
    Surfers Paradise
    Tarcoola Crescent
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise by light rail and train

To get from Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise in Brisbane, take the VLBN train from Varsity Lakes 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 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

64minA$3.47
Train - VLBNVLBN
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Walk to Surfers Paradise
Leaves from Varsity Lakes Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Varsity Lakes Station
  • 2
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Helensvale Station
    14 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 Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise

The distance between Varsity Lakes Station, Brisbane and Surfers Paradise, Brisbane is approximately 22.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Varsity Lakes 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.

Public transport stations close to Varsity Lakes Station

Varsity Lakes Station is located at Varsity Lakes Station, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Varsity Lakes Station.

Train stations close to Varsity Lakes Station:

  • Robina Station

Bus stations close to Varsity Lakes Station:

  • Varsity Lakes Station
  • Varsity Sound Ave Near Azzurra Dr
  • Gemvale Rd Near Reedy Creek Rd

Public transport stations close to Surfers Paradise, Brisbane

Surfers Paradise is located at Tarcoola Crescent, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Ferny Ave at Ocean Avenue.

Bus stations close to Surfers Paradise:

  • Ferny Ave at Ocean Avenue
  • Ocean Av at Surfers Paradise North Station
  • Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue

From Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise by light rail and train

To get from Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise in Brisbane, take the VLBN train from Varsity Lakes 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 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

64minA$3.47
Train - VLBNVLBN
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Walk to Surfers Paradise
Leaves from Varsity Lakes Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Varsity Lakes Station
  • 2
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Helensvale Station
    14 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 Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Train line VLBN, Bus line 740.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Train line VLBN, Light Rail line GCR1.

  • Is there a direct train between Varsity Lakes Station and Surfers Paradise?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise?

    The VLBN train line goes from Banoon Station station near Varsity Lakes Station in Varsity Lakes 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 Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Varsity Lakes Station in Varsity Lakes and Surfers Paradise in Brisbane by train and bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Varsity Lakes Station to get to Surfers Paradise?

    Get on the VLBN train from the Banoon Station station near Varsity Lakes Station in Varsity Lakes.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Varsity Lakes 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 Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise?

    The ride from Varsity Lakes Station to Surfers Paradise costs A$3.47.