The average bus between Main Beach and Nimbin takes 13h 44m and the fastest bus takes 9h 40m. There is at least one bus per day from Main Beach to Nimbin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Main Beach and Nimbin. The earliest departure is at 1:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Main Beach is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Nimbin at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Christine Avenue station, platform 2 and take an average of 13h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 49m • 2 changes
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9h 40m • 2 changes
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17h 49m • 2 changes
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9h 40m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Main Beach station and arriving at Nimbin station via Wharf St at Tweed Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
Main Beach to Nimbin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Gold Coast Hwy at Christine Avenue station.
Main Beach to Nimbin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cullen St Before Sibley St station.
The distance between Main Beach and Nimbin is 71.3 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Cullen St Before Sibley St via Christine Avenue station, platform 2, Gold Coast Hwy at Christine Avenue station, Tweed Mall, Wharf St, and Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall in around 4h 18m.