Plan about 60 min for the trip from Helensvale to Cavill Avenue, on line 718, L1, 709, with 1 transfer, and about 13 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 718 towards Helensvale station: board at Discovery Dr at Ashford Road, alight at Helensvale station — 7 stops, 9 min ride.
- Line L1 towards Burleigh Heads station, platform 2: board at Helensvale station, platform 4, alight at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 — 17 stops, 34 min ride.
- Line 709 towards Helensvale station: board at Discovery Dr at Ashford Road, alight at Helensvale station — 7 stops, 11 min ride.
- Line 723 towards Helensvale station: board at Discovery Dr at Ashford Road, alight at Helensvale station — 12 stops, 11 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Helensvale
A northern suburb where the light rail meets the heavy rail line to Brisbane.
Cavill Avenue
The light-rail stop at the heart of Surfers Paradise, steps from the beach.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Helensvale to Cavill Avenue?
A typical trip takes about 60 minutes, of which roughly 13 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Helensvale to Cavill Avenue?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 718 + L1, with 1 transfers.
