What is the cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to The Gap?

The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to The Gap is to tram and train which costs $3 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to The Gap?

The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to The Gap is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Surfers Paradise and The Gap?

No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to The Gap. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Waterworks Rd at Hilder Road, stop 46 via Queen Street station, 1g. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Surfers Paradise to The Gap?

The distance between Surfers Paradise and The Gap is 89 km. The road distance is 87.3 km.

How do I travel from Surfers Paradise to The Gap without a car?

The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to The Gap without a car is to bus and line 385 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $19 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Surfers Paradise to The Gap?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Surfers Paradise to The Gap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surfers Paradise to The Gap bus from?

Surfers Paradise to The Gap bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Surfers Paradise to The Gap bus arrive?

Surfers Paradise to The Gap bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Surfers Paradise to The Gap?

Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to The Gap is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Surfers Paradise to The Gap.

Where can I stay near The Gap?

There are 2156+ hotels available in The Gap.

Surfers Paradise to The Gap - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 385 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to The Gap by bus (Greyhound), tram, train, car, taxi, or bus

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Bus, line 385 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to BrisbaneBrisbane
2. Take the bus from Queen Street station, 1g to Waterworks Rd at Hilder Road, stop 46385 / ...
1h 30m
$19–35
Tram, train
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4Gcr1
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma StreetVlbr / ...
2h 21m
$2
Drive 87.3 km
1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to The Gap87.3 km
1h 6m
$17–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Surfers Paradise to The Gap87.3 km
1h 6m
$210–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
1h 47m
$23–31

Surfers Paradise to The Gap by bus

28Weekly Buses

1h 30mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 88.8 km
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and The Gap, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Waterworks Rd at Hilder Road, stop 46 via Brisbane and Queen Street station, 1g in around 1h 30m.

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