There are 5 ways to get from Griffith University to Main Beach by train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2tram Gcl3
2h 13m$2Line 125 bus, train, line 704 bus
- Take the bus from Griffith University stop B to Wickham Street Stop 228 near Brunswickbus 125
- Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Helensvale stop D to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenuebus 704
3h 9m$2Drive 68 km
- Drive from Griffith University to Main Beachcar 68 km
51 min$13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith University to Main Beachtaxi 68 km
51 min$200–250Line 120 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Griffith University stop B to Queen Street stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
3h 17m$24–42
Griffith University to Main Beach by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith University to Main Beach is to train and tram which costs $3 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith University to Main Beach is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith University to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Griffith University stop B and arriving at Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Brisbane and Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith University station to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Boggo Road station, platform 8 and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Griffith University and Main Beach is 103 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 2h 13m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Griffith University to Main Beach, including transfers.
Griffith University to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Griffith University stop B station.
Griffith University to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Boggo Road station, platform 8.
Griffith University to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Queen Street station.
What companies run services between Griffith University, QLD, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Griffith University to Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Griffith University stop B, Queen Street station, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, and Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Griffith University stop B to Wickham Street Stop 228 near Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Helensvale stop D to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Griffith University stop B to Queen Street station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Griffith University to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith University to Main Beach is 68 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Griffith University to Main Beach.
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