What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane CBD to Southport?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane CBD to Southport is to train and tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane CBD to Southport?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane CBD to Southport is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane CBD and Southport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brisbane and arriving at Southport. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane CBD and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane CBD station to Southport station. However, there are services departing from South Brisbane station, platform 1 and arriving at Queen Street station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Brisbane CBD to Southport?

The distance between Brisbane CBD and Southport is 73 km. The road distance is 71.4 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane CBD to Southport without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane CBD to Southport without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs $21 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane CBD to Southport?

The bus from Brisbane to Southport takes 1h including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Brisbane CBD to Southport bus from?

Brisbane CBD to Southport bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane CBD to Southport train from?

Brisbane CBD to Southport train services, operated by Translink, depart from South Brisbane station, platform 1.

Where does the Brisbane CBD to Southport bus arrive?

Brisbane CBD to Southport bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southport station.

Where does the Brisbane CBD to Southport train arrive?

Brisbane CBD to Southport train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.

Can I drive from Brisbane CBD to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane CBD to Southport is 71 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Brisbane CBD to Southport.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brisbane CBD to Southport?

Book your Brisbane CBD to Southport bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 2550+ hotels available in Southport.

Brisbane CBD to Southport - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, car

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus Sydney
1h
$21–40
Train, tram
cheapest
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
2. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Queen Street station, platform 2tram L1
1h 23m
$2
Drive 71.4 km
1. Drive from Brisbane CBD to Southportcar 71.4 km
48 min
$13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brisbane CBD to Southporttaxi 71.4 km
48 min
$210–260

Brisbane CBD to Southport by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 72.7 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Brisbane CBD, QLD, Australia and Southport, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Southport 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 1h.

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