There are 3 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3
2h 48m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
- Take the bus from Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre to Caboolture station, stop AR604
4h 10m$23–31Drive 123.9 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture123.9 km
1h 33m$24–35
Surfers Paradise to Caboolture by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture is to tram and train which costs $3 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture station. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Caboolture station, stop A via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to Caboolture station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Caboolture station, platform 3 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Surfers Paradise and Caboolture is 134 km. The road distance is 123.9 km.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 48m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture, including transfers.
Surfers Paradise to Caboolture bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Surfers Paradise to Caboolture train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1.
Surfers Paradise to Caboolture bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Caboolture, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture station, stop A via Brisbane Roma Street and Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre in around 4h 10m.
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- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre to Caboolture station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Surfers Paradise to Caboolture train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to Caboolture is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture.
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