There are 2 ways to get from Caboolture to Mermaid Beach by train, tram, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Broadbeach South station
3h 19m$2Drive 129 km
- Drive from Caboolture to Mermaid Beach129 km
1h 36m$25–36
Caboolture to Mermaid Beach by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caboolture to Mermaid Beach is to train and tram which costs $3 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Caboolture to Mermaid Beach is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Caboolture station to Mermaid Beach station. However, there are services departing from Caboolture station, platform 3 and arriving at Broadbeach South station via Bowen Hills station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Caboolture and Mermaid Beach is 138 km. The road distance is 129 km.
The best way to get from Caboolture to Mermaid Beach without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 19m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Caboolture to Mermaid Beach, including transfers.
Caboolture to Mermaid Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Caboolture station, platform 3.
Caboolture to Mermaid Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Caboolture to Mermaid Beach is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Caboolture to Mermaid Beach.
There are 2615+ hotels available in Mermaid Beach.
What companies run services between Caboolture, QLD, Australia and Mermaid Beach, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Caboolture to Mermaid Beach. However, you can take the train to Bowen Hills station, platform 3, take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the vehicle to Broadbeach South station. Alternatively, you can drive from Caboolture to Mermaid Beach in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Broadbeach South station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
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