What is the cheapest way to get from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise?

The cheapest way to get from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise?

The fastest way to get from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Cotton Tree and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Cotton Tree and Surfers Paradise is 182 km. The road distance is 176.9 km.

How do I travel from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise without a car?

The best way to get from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise bus from?

Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.

Train or bus from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise?

The best way to get from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise bus arrive?

Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise.

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2549+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.

Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Brisbane Roma StreetPm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Surfers ParadisePm11
4h 10m
$45–63
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1Bdvl / ...
4h 54m
$4
Drive 176.9 km
1. Drive from Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise176.9 km
2h 9m
$35–51
Bus via Banyo (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane Airport DomesticBrisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Domestic Airport to Surfers ParadiseSydney
5h 15m
$48–83

Cotton Tree to Surfers Paradise by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 10mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.8 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Cotton Tree, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Roma Street in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 4h 54m.

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