What is the cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Brisbane?

The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Brisbane is to train which costs $1 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkdale to Brisbane?

The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Brisbane is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Birkdale and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale to Brisbane station. However, there are services departing from Birkdale Rd near Napier St and arriving at Queen Street station via Capalaba bus station, stop E and Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Birkdale and Brisbane?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birkdale station, platform 1 station and arriving at South Brisbane station, platform 2 station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Birkdale to Brisbane?

The distance between Birkdale and Brisbane is 28 km. The road distance is 23.4 km.

How do I travel from Birkdale to Brisbane without a car?

The best way to get from Birkdale to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Birkdale to Brisbane?

The train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to South Brisbane station, platform 2 takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Brisbane bus from?

Birkdale to Brisbane bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Birkdale Rd near Napier St station.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Brisbane train from?

Birkdale to Brisbane train services, operated by Translink, depart from Birkdale station, platform 1.

Train or bus from Birkdale to Brisbane?

The best way to get from Birkdale to Brisbane is to train which takes 46 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can line 254 bus and line 250 bus and line 200 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Birkdale to Brisbane bus arrive?

Birkdale to Brisbane bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Capalaba bus station arrival stop 2.

Where does the Birkdale to Brisbane train arrive?

Birkdale to Brisbane train services, operated by Translink, arrive at South Brisbane station, platform 2.

Can I drive from Birkdale to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Brisbane is 23 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Birkdale to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2554+ hotels available in Brisbane.

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There are 4 ways to get from Birkdale to Brisbane by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to South Brisbane station, platform 2train Clsh / ...
46 min
$1
Line 254 bus, line 250 bus, line 200 bus
1. Take the bus from Birkdale Rd near Napier St to Capalaba bus station arrival stop 2bus 253 / ...
2. Take the bus from Capalaba bus station, stop E to Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform Jbus 250 / ...
3. Take the bus from Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform G to Queen Street stationbus 200 / ...
1h 26m
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkdale to Brisbanetaxi 23.4 km
26 min
$60–75
Drive 23.4 km
1. Drive from Birkdale to Brisbanecar 23.4 km
26 min
$5–7

Birkdale to Brisbane by train

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Distance: 27.9 km
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Birkdale, QLD, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to South Brisbane station, platform 2 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birkdale Rd near Napier St to Queen Street station via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J, and Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform G in around 1h 26m.

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