There are 3 ways to get from Birkdale to Varsity Lakes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Boggo Road station, platform 7train Clsh / ...
- Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
2h 8m$18–22Line 262 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Capalaba bus station, stop B to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1bus 262
- Take the bus from Beenleigh station, stop A to Robina station, stop Bbus R770
3h 59m$6Drive 84.6 km
- Drive from Birkdale to Varsity Lakescar 84.6 km
1h 9m$16–23
Birkdale to Varsity Lakes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Varsity Lakes is to line 262 bus and bus which costs $6 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Varsity Lakes is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale to Varsity Lakes. However, there are services departing from Birkdale Rd near Napier St and arriving at Christine Ave at Varsity College via Capalaba bus station, stop B, Eight Mile Plains station, platform 2, Loganholme, stop H, Beenleigh station, stop A and Robina station, stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Birkdale station to Varsity Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Birkdale station, platform 1 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Boggo Road station, platform 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Birkdale and Varsity Lakes is 115 km. The road distance is 84.6 km.
The best way to get from Birkdale to Varsity Lakes without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $18 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Birkdale to Varsity Lakes, including transfers.
Birkdale to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Capalaba bus station, stop B.
Birkdale to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, depart from Birkdale station, platform 1.
The best way to get from Birkdale to Varsity Lakes is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs $18 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 262 bus and bus, which costs $6 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Birkdale, QLD, Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes via Boggo Road station, platform 8 and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birkdale Rd near Napier St to Christine Ave at Varsity College via Capalaba bus station arrival stop 2, Capalaba bus station, stop B, Eight Mile Plains station, platform 2, Loganholme, stop H, Beenleigh station, stop A, Robina station, stop B, and Robina station, stop C in around 3h 59m.
Train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Boggo Road station, platform 7
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Birkdale to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1.
Birkdale to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Boggo Road station, platform 7.
Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Varsity Lakes is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Birkdale to Varsity Lakes.
There are 2918+ hotels available in Varsity Lakes.


