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

The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Southport is to train which costs $3 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Southport is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Birkdale and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale to Southport. However, there are services departing from Birkdale Rd near Napier St and arriving at Southport via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Birkdale and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Birkdale station to Southport station. However, there are services departing from Birkdale station, platform 1 and arriving at Queen Street station, platform 2 via Boggo Road station, platform 8 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Birkdale to Southport?

The distance between Birkdale and Southport is 98 km. The road distance is 69.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkdale to Southport without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $3.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Birkdale to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Southport bus from?

Birkdale to Southport bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Birkdale to Southport?

The best way to get from Birkdale to Southport is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 222 bus and bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Birkdale to Southport bus arrive?

Birkdale to Southport bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at King George Square, 1b station.

Where does the Birkdale to Southport train arrive?

Birkdale to Southport train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Boggo Road station, platform 7.

Can I drive from Birkdale to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Southport is 70 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Birkdale to Southport.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 2550+ hotels available in Southport.

Birkdale to Southport - 4 ways to travel via train, line 222 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birkdale to Southport by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Boggo Road station, platform 7train Clsh / ...
2. Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
2h 8m
$2
Line 222 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F to King George Square, 1bbus 222
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus Sydney
3h 19m
$24–42
Drive 69.6 km
1. Drive from Birkdale to Southportcar 69.6 km
57 min
$13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkdale to Southporttaxi 69.6 km
57 min
$210–250

Birkdale to Southport by train and tram

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2h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 98.3 km
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Queen Street station, platform 2 via Boggo Road station, platform 8, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birkdale Rd near Napier St to Southport via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F, King George Square, 1b, and Brisbane in around 3h 19m.

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