There are 4 ways to get from Main Beach to Griffith University by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Loganlea station, platform 2train
- Take the train from Loganlea station, platform 2 to Salisbury station, platform 3train
2h 6m$4Bus, line 120 bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Queen Street station, 3b to Griffith University stop Abus 120 / ...
2h 54m$28–46Drive 68.2 km
- Drive from Main Beach to Griffith Universitycar 68.2 km
50 min$13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Main Beach to Griffith Universitytaxi 68.2 km
50 min$200–250
Main Beach to Griffith University by tram, train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Griffith University is to tram and train which costs $4 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Griffith University is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Griffith University. However, there are services departing from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park and arriving at Griffith University stop A via Surfers Paradise and Queen Street station, 3b. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Main Beach station to Griffith University station. However, there are services departing from Main Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Salisbury station, platform 3 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Loganlea station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Main Beach and Griffith University is 75 km. The road distance is 68.2 km.
The best way to get from Main Beach to Griffith University without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 6m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Main Beach to Griffith University, including transfers.
Main Beach to Griffith University bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Main Beach to Griffith University train services, operated by Translink, depart from Main Beach station, platform 1.
Main Beach to Griffith University bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Griffith University, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park to Griffith University via Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Queen Street station, 3b, and Griffith University stop A in around 2h 54m.
Tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Loganlea station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Loganlea station, platform 2 to Salisbury station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $26–45
Bus from Queen Street station, 3b to Griffith University stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Main Beach to Griffith University train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Griffith University is 68 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Main Beach to Griffith University.
There are 2625+ hotels available in Griffith University.






