There are 4 ways to get from Main Beach to Capalaba by tram, train, taxi, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train, taxi
best- Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Loganlea station, platform 2train
- Take the taxi from Loganlea station, platform 2 to Capalabataxi
1h 35m$102–122Tram, train, line 262 bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3train
- Take the bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary Schoolbus 262
3h 9m$4Drive 67.8 km
- Drive from Main Beach to Capalabacar 67.8 km
54 min$13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Main Beach to Capalabataxi 67.8 km
54 min$270–330
Main Beach to Capalaba by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Capalaba is to tram and train and line 262 bus which costs $4 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Capalaba is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $12 - $18.
The distance between Main Beach and Capalaba is 74 km. The road distance is 67.8 km.
The best way to get from Main Beach to Capalaba without a car is to tram and train and taxi which takes 1h 35m and costs $100 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Main Beach to Capalaba, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Capalaba is 68 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Main Beach to Capalaba.
There are 2313+ hotels available in Capalaba.
What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Capalaba, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Main Beach to Capalaba. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Loganlea station, platform 2, then take the taxi to Capalaba. Alternatively, you can drive from Main Beach to Capalaba in around 54 min.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Loganlea station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Griffith University station, platform 2 to Ney Rd at Coolnwynpin Primary School
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $100–330
Macleay Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61418 734 741
Tamborine Mtn & Canungra Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +61 7 5545 1577
Russell Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61408 785 218
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide


