There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane CBD to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Kippa-Ring station, platform 1train Sprp / ...
1h 16m$2Line 310 bus, line 690 bus
- Take the bus from Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St to Hornibrook Hwy at Eventidebus 310
- Take the bus from Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Roadbus 690 / ...
1h 39m$2Drive 35.5 km
- Drive from Brisbane CBD to Scarboroughcar 35.5 km
35 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brisbane CBD to Scarboroughtaxi 35.5 km
35 min$85–110
Brisbane CBD to Scarborough by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane CBD to Scarborough is to train which costs $2 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane CBD to Scarborough is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane CBD to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St and arriving at Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road via Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane CBD station to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from Central station, platform 6 and arriving at Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Brisbane CBD and Scarborough is 44 km. The road distance is 35.5 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane CBD to Scarborough without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Brisbane CBD to Scarborough, including transfers.
Brisbane CBD to Scarborough bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St station.
Brisbane CBD to Scarborough train services, operated by Translink, depart from Central station, platform 6.
The best way to get from Brisbane CBD to Scarborough is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $2. Alternatively, you can line 310 bus and line 690 bus, which costs $2 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Brisbane CBD, QLD, Australia and Scarborough, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Central station, platform 6 to Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road via Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide in around 1h 39m.
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Kippa-Ring station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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 Scarborough bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide station.
Brisbane CBD to Scarborough train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Kippa-Ring station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane CBD to Scarborough is 35 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Brisbane CBD to Scarborough.
There are 548+ hotels available in Scarborough.


