There are 5 ways to get from Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Springfield Central station, platform 1 to Roma Street
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
2h 31m$2Line 534 bus, line 560 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Sinnathamby Bvd at UniSQ to Browns Plains station, stop 1A534
- Take the bus from Browns Plains station, stop 1B to Loganlea station560
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
2h 56m$3Drive 83.6 km
- Drive from Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise83.6 km
1h$17–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise83.6 km
1h$200–240Line 100 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Forest Lake Shops to Woolloongabba station, platform 1100
- Take the bus from Boggo Road station, platform 5 to Nerang station, stop AR770
3h 23m$3
Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise is to train and tram which costs $3 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 1h and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Sinnathamby Bvd at UniSQ and arriving at Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave via Forest Lake Shops, Boggo Road station, platform 5 and Nerang station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield Central station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Springfield Central station, platform 1 and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Springfield Central and Surfers Paradise is 113 km. The road distance is 83.6 km.
The best way to get from Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 31m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.
Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Forest Lake Shops station.
Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Springfield Central station, platform 1.
Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Woolloongabba station, platform 1.
What companies run services between Springfield Central, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Sinnathamby Bvd at UniSQ to Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave via Forest Lake Shops, Woolloongabba station, platform 1, Boggo Road station, platform 5, and Nerang station, stop A in around 3h 23m.
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- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Springfield Central station, platform 1 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Sinnathamby Bvd at UniSQ to Browns Plains station, stop 1A
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Browns Plains station, stop 1B to Loganlea station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Forest Lake Shops to Woolloongabba station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Boggo Road station, platform 5 to Nerang station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $200–240
Ipswich Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- 131924
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Springfield Central to Surfers Paradise.
There are 2558+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.


