There are 5 ways to get from Main Beach to Nathan by tram, train, bus, 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 Altandi station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
1h 54m$2Line 704 bus, train
- Take the bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Helensvale stationbus 704
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2h 10m$2Drive 68.2 km
- Drive from Main Beach to Nathancar 68.2 km
50 min$13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Main Beach to Nathantaxi 68.2 km
50 min$200–250Line 704 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Helensvale stationbus 704
- Take the bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Boggo Road station, platform 3bus R772
2h 20m$2
Main Beach to Nathan by tram, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Nathan is to tram and train which costs $3 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Nathan is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Nathan station. However, there are services departing from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue and arriving at Griffith University station, platform 2 via Helensvale L1 bus stop and Boggo Road station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
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 Altandi station, platform 3 via Helensvale station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Main Beach and Nathan is 67 km. The road distance is 68.2 km.
The best way to get from Main Beach to Nathan without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 54m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Main Beach to Nathan, including transfers.
Main Beach to Nathan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue station.
Main Beach to Nathan train services, operated by Translink, depart from Main Beach station, platform 1.
Main Beach to Nathan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station.
What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Nathan, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Griffith University station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, Helensvale L1 bus stop, and Boggo Road station, platform 4 in around 2h 20m.
Tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Helensvale station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Helensvale station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Boggo Road station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Nathan train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Nathan is 68 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Main Beach to Nathan.
There are 2651+ hotels available in Nathan.


