There are 5 ways to get from Main Beach to University of Queensland by tram, train, bus, 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 4Gcr1
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 3Vlbr / ...
1h 45m$2Line 704 bus, train
- Take the bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Helensvale station704
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 3Vlbr / ...
2h 10m$2Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Southport to BrisbaneBrisbane
2h 34m$18–36Drive 82.5 km
- Drive from Main Beach to University of Queensland82.5 km
1h$16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Main Beach to University of Queensland82.5 km
1h$200–240
Main Beach to University of Queensland by tram, train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to University of Queensland is to line 704 bus and train which costs $2 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Main Beach to University of Queensland is to drive which takes 1h and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to University of Queensland. However, there are services departing from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue and arriving at UQ Chancellor's Place, zone E via Southport and Roma Street Stop 138 near Ann St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Main Beach and University of Queensland is 88 km. The road distance is 82.5 km.
The best way to get from Main Beach to University of Queensland without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 45m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Main Beach to University of Queensland, including transfers.
Main Beach to University of Queensland bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Southport station.
Main Beach to University of Queensland bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to University of Queensland is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Main Beach to University of Queensland.
There are 2265+ hotels available in University of Queensland.
What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and University of Queensland, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Southport to Brisbane twice daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 1h.
- 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 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Helensvale station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southport to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $23–35
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $17–27
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