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Surfers Paradise Transit Centre
Location Cnr Gold Coast Highway & Beach Road
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Coordinates 28°00′10.34″S 153°25′37.66″E / 28.0028722°S 153.4271278°E / -28.0028722; 153.4271278
Bus operators Greyhound Australia
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
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Website www.the4217.com

The Surfers Paradise Transit Centre is a major bus station on the Gold Coast in Australia. It's a busy spot where people catch long-distance buses to many different cities. These cities include Brisbane, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Casino, and Sydney. Several bus companies, like Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink, and Premier Motor Service, use this centre for their routes.

Getting Around Surfers Paradise

The Surfers Paradise Transit Centre is mainly for buses that travel long distances. Local buses run by the Kinetic Group do not stop directly at the centre. However, you can find stops for these local buses very close by on the Gold Coast Highway.

Tram Connections

If you prefer to travel by tram, the G:link tram system has a stop nearby. You can find the tram stop on Surfers Paradise Boulevard, which is just a short walk from the transit centre. This makes it easy to connect to other parts of the Gold Coast using public transport.

The 4217: A New Look

In 2015, the main area where people used to buy bus tickets at the Surfers Paradise Transit Centre got a big makeover. This area was transformed into a new retail space called The 4217.

What is The 4217?

The 4217 is now a modern hub with lots of different shops and places to eat. It includes various food outlets where you can grab a snack or a meal, a restaurant for a sit-down dining experience, and even a gymnasium. This change made the transit centre more than just a place to catch a bus; it became a lively spot for locals and visitors.

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