There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
1h 44m$1Line 555 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Adelaide Street Stop 46 near George St to Loganholme, stop Bbus 555
- Take the bus from Beenleigh station, stop A to Robina station, stop Bbus R770
3h 5m$4Drive 88.7 km
- Drive from Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakescar 88.7 km
1h 3m$17–24Train via Bowen Hills station, platform 1
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
1h 48m$1
Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakes by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakes is to train which costs $1 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakes is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane Showgrounds station to Varsity Lakes. However, there are services departing from RBWH station, platform 1 and arriving at Christine Ave at Varsity College via Adelaide Street Stop 46 near George St, Loganholme, stop H, Beenleigh station, stop A and Robina station, stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Brisbane Showgrounds and Varsity Lakes is 92 km. The road distance is 88.7 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakes without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $1.
The train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Adelaide Street Stop 46 near George St station.
Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, depart from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1.
The best way to get from Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakes is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $1. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs $5 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Brisbane Showgrounds, QLD, Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brisbane Showgrounds to Christine Ave at Varsity College via RBWH station, platform 1, King George Square, 2a, Adelaide Street Stop 46 near George St, Loganholme, stop H, Beenleigh station, stop A, Robina station, stop B, and Robina station, stop C in around 3h 5m.
Train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Loganholme, stop B station.
Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakes is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Brisbane Showgrounds to Varsity Lakes.
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