There are 6 ways to get from Broadbeach to Capalaba by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train, line 262 bus
best- Take the tram from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3train
- Take the bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary Schoolbus 262
2h 45m$3Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nerang station, stop A to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1bus R770
2h 46m$2Drive 71.6 km
- Drive from Broadbeach to Capalabacar 71.6 km
58 min$13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Broadbeach to Capalabataxi 71.6 km
58 min$290–350Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram Gcr1
- Take the bus from Helensvale station ATS temp stop to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1bus R772 / ...
2h 57m$2Tram, train
- Take the tram from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram Gcr1
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Kuraby station, platform 2train Vlbn
3h 7m$3
Broadbeach to Capalaba by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Broadbeach to Capalaba is to bus which costs $3 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Broadbeach to Capalaba is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Broadbeach station to Capalaba. However, there are services departing from Broadbeach South station, stop C and arriving at Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary School via Nerang station, stop A and Eight Mile Plains station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Broadbeach and Capalaba is 98 km. The road distance is 71.6 km.
The best way to get from Broadbeach to Capalaba without a car is to tram and train and line 262 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Broadbeach to Capalaba, including transfers.
Broadbeach to Capalaba bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Nerang station, stop A.
Broadbeach to Capalaba bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Broadbeach to Capalaba is 72 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Broadbeach to Capalaba.
There are 1906+ hotels available in Capalaba.
What companies run services between Broadbeach, QLD, Australia and Capalaba, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a bus from Nerang station, stop A to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Tram from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Kuraby station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary School
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Nerang station, stop A to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Helensvale station ATS temp stop to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $290–350
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
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