There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
1h 41m$2Bus, line 711 bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre to Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenuebus 711
2h 17m$23–37Drive 63.8 km
- Drive from Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Covecar 63.8 km
45 min$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Covetaxi 63.8 km
45 min$190–230
Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove is to train which costs $2 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane CBD station to Sanctuary Cove station. However, there are services departing from South Brisbane station, platform 1 and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Brisbane CBD and Sanctuary Cove is 68 km. The road distance is 63.8 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove, including transfers.
Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove train services, operated by Translink, depart from South Brisbane station, platform 1.
The best way to get from Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $2. Alternatively, you can bus and line 711 bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Brisbane CBD, QLD, Australia and Sanctuary Cove, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Hope Island station, platform 1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane to Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Southport and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $25–40
- Advantage
- $21–35
- Flexible
- $22–35
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre to Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southport station.
Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Hope Island station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove is 64 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Brisbane CBD to Sanctuary Cove.
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