Plan about 53 min for the trip from Cavill Avenue to Runaway Bay, on line L1, 711, 713, with 1 transfer, and about 6 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line L1 towards Helensvale station, platform 4: board at Cavill Avenue station, platform 1, alight at Southport station, platform 1 — 6 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line 711 towards Hope Island station: board at Southport bus station, stop B, alight at Runaway Bay Centre — 19 stops, 21 min ride.
- Line 713 towards Bayview St near Falkinder Ave: board at Southport bus station, stop B, alight at Runaway Bay Centre — 34 stops, 32 min ride.
- Line 719 towards Paradise Pde at Donald Avenue: board at Southport bus station, stop B, alight at Runaway Bay Centre — 27 stops, 36 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Cavill Avenue
The light-rail stop at the heart of Surfers Paradise, steps from the beach.
Runaway Bay
A canal-side suburb with marinas and a shopping centre on the northern Broadwater.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Cavill Avenue to Runaway Bay?
A typical trip takes about 53 minutes, of which roughly 6 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Cavill Avenue to Runaway Bay?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is L1 + 711, with 1 transfers.
From Cavill Avenue onward
