What is the cheapest way to get from Birkdale to South Bank?

The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to South Bank is to train which costs $1 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkdale to South Bank?

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

Is there a direct bus between Birkdale and South Bank?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale to South Bank station. However, there are services departing from Birkdale Rd near Napier St and arriving at South Bank busway station, platform 5 via Capalaba bus station, stop E and Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Birkdale and South Bank?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birkdale station, platform 1 station and arriving at South Bank station, platform 2 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Birkdale to South Bank?

The distance between Birkdale and South Bank is 27 km. The road distance is 23.3 km.

How do I travel from Birkdale to South Bank without a car?

The best way to get from Birkdale to South Bank without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Birkdale to South Bank?

The train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to South Bank station, platform 2 takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to South Bank bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birkdale to South Bank train from?

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

Train or bus from Birkdale to South Bank?

The best way to get from Birkdale to South Bank is to train which takes 44 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can line 254 bus and line 250 bus and line 222 bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Birkdale to South Bank bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birkdale to South Bank train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birkdale to South Bank?

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

Where can I stay near South Bank?

There are 2512+ hotels available in South Bank.

Birkdale to South Bank - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 254 bus

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

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1. Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to South Bank station, platform 2train Clbr / ...
44 min
$1
Line 254 bus, line 250 bus, line 222 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 South Bank busway station, platform 5bus 200 / ...
1h 10m
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkdale to South Banktaxi 23.3 km
26 min
$60–75
Drive 23.3 km
1. Drive from Birkdale to South Bankcar 23.3 km
26 min
$5–6

Birkdale to South Bank by train

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Distance: 27 km
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Birkdale, QLD, Australia and South Bank, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to South Bank station, platform 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birkdale Rd near Napier St to South Bank busway station, platform 5 via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J, and Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform G in around 1h 10m.

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