What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Main Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Main Beach is to train and tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Main Beach?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Main Beach is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Central station, platform 1 and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Main Beach?

The distance between Brisbane and Main Beach is 82 km. The road distance is 76.4 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Main Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Main Beach without a car is to bus which takes 1h 34m and costs $19 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Main Beach?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Brisbane to Main Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Main Beach bus from?

Brisbane to Main Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Main Beach train from?

Brisbane to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Central station, platform 1.

Where does the Brisbane to Main Beach bus arrive?

Brisbane to Main Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Brisbane to Main Beach train arrive?

Brisbane to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Main Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Main Beach is 76 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Brisbane to Main Beach.

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Main Beach.

Brisbane to Main Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Main Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, tram, car, or taxi

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
1h 34m
$19–35
Train, tram
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
2. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2tram Gcr1
1h 39m
$2
Drive 76.4 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Main Beachcar 76.4 km
54 min
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brisbane to Main Beachtaxi 76.4 km
54 min
$180–220

Brisbane to Main Beach by bus (Greyhound)

52Weekly Buses

1h 34mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.6 km
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise every 4 hours. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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