There are 4 ways to get from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1Bdvl / ...
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2Gcr1
1h 54m$2Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers ParadiseSydney
2h 28m$18–36Drive 78.7 km
- Drive from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise78.7 km
56 min$16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise78.7 km
56 min$190–230
Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise is to train and tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Brunswick St near Ann St Stop 210 and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Fortitude Valley station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Fortitude Valley and Surfers Paradise is 86 km. The road distance is 78.7 km.
The best way to get from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 54m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.
Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1.
Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
What companies run services between Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
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- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $24–35
- Advantage
- $23–35
- Flexible
- $18–28
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise is 79 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Fortitude Valley to Surfers Paradise.
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