Transport

Transport choices are many and varied on the Gold Coast, catering for residents and the large number of visitors to the City. Road: From Brisbane, the Gold Coast is a 40 minute journey South along the eight lane Pacific Motorway. The Gold Coast borders New South Wales and is accessible from the Pacific Motorway. Taxis: The Gold Coast City's largest taxi fleet is Regent Taxis. Phone 131 008 for bookings. Buses: Surfside Bus Lines services areas from as far South as Pottsville and Murwillumbah in New South Wales to as far North as Beenleigh in Queensland. For information on public bus timetables, phone TransLink on 13 12 30. Coaches: The Surfers Paradise Transit Centre provides convenient access to a range of coach services into the heart of Surfers Paradise. All of the major companies utilize the centre which is open between 6am and 10pm each day of the week. Train: Trains run at regular intervals from Brisbane to the Gold Coast. Bus connections to Surfers Paradise are available from the Helensvale and Robina stations. Phone the Trans Info Hotline on 131 230 for up to date information on train and bus services. Bus connections are also available from Nerang Railway Station to Surfers Paradise. Visit www.queenslandrail.com.au for a train timetable.