What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Nathan?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Nathan is to tram and train and line 120 bus which costs $3 and takes 2h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Nathan?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Nathan is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Nathan?

No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Nathan. However, there are services departing from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park and arriving at Orange Grove Rd at Dulcie Street, stop 52 via Surfers Paradise and Queen Street station, 3b. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Main Beach and Nathan?

No, there is no direct train from Main Beach station to Nathan 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 13m.

How far is it from Main Beach to Nathan?

The distance between Main Beach and Nathan is 71 km. The road distance is 68.2 km.

How do I travel from Main Beach to Nathan without a car?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Nathan without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 13m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Nathan?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Main Beach to Nathan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Nathan bus from?

Main Beach to Nathan bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Nathan train from?

Main Beach to Nathan train services, operated by Translink, depart from Main Beach station, platform 1.

Where does the Main Beach to Nathan bus arrive?

Main Beach to Nathan bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Main Beach to Nathan train arrive?

Main Beach to Nathan train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Nathan?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Nathan is 68 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Main Beach to Nathan.

Where can I stay near Nathan?

There are 2688+ hotels available in Nathan.

Main Beach to Nathan - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 120 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Main Beach to Nathan by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Loganlea station, platform 2train
3. Take the train from Loganlea station, platform 2 to Salisbury station, platform 3train
2h 13m
$3
Tram, train, line 120 bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to South Brisbane station, platform 2train
3. Take the bus from Cultural Centre station, platform 2 to Orange Grove Rd at Dulcie Street, stop 52bus 120
2h 19m
$2
Bus, line 120 bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Queen Street station, 3b to Orange Grove Rd at Dulcie Street, stop 52bus 119 / ...
2h 42m
$27–46
Drive 68.2 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Nathancar 68.2 km
50 min
$15–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Main Beach to Nathantaxi 68.2 km
50 min
$200–250

Main Beach to Nathan by tram, train, and bus

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Distance: 71.1 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Nathan, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park to Orange Grove Rd at Dulcie Street, stop 52 via Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, and Queen Street station, 3b in around 2h 42m.

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