There are 3 ways to get from Griffith University to Main Beach by train, tram, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1Brvl / ...
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2Gcr1
1h 42m$2Drive 68 km
- Drive from Griffith University to Main Beach68 km
50 min$13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith University to Main Beach68 km
50 min$160–200
Griffith University to Main Beach by foot, bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith University to Main Beach is to train and tram which costs $3 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith University to Main Beach is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $12 - $19.
The distance between Griffith University and Main Beach is 69 km. The road distance is 68 km.
The best way to get from Griffith University to Main Beach without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 42m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Griffith University to Main Beach, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith University to Main Beach is 68 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Griffith University to Main Beach.
There are 2602+ hotels available in Main Beach.
What companies run services between Griffith University, QLD, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Griffith University to Main Beach. However, you can walk to Griffith University stop B, take the line 123 bus to Mains Rd at Altandi, stop 68, walk to Altandi station, platform 1, take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the vehicle to Main Beach station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can drive from Griffith University to Main Beach in around 50 min.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
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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