There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
1h 49m$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 18m$23–37Drive 64.6 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Sanctuary Covecar 64.6 km
46 min$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brisbane to Sanctuary Covetaxi 64.6 km
46 min$190–240
Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove is to train which costs $2 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane 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 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Sanctuary Cove station. However, there are services departing from Central station, platform 1 and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Brisbane and Sanctuary Cove is 71 km. The road distance is 64.6 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove, including transfers.
Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove train services, operated by Translink, depart from Central station, platform 1.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $2. Alternatively, you can bus and line 711 bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Sanctuary Cove, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Central station, platform 1 to Hope Island station, platform 1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 7m. 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 18m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Central station, platform 1 to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $190–240
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 to Sanctuary Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southport station.
Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Hope Island station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove is 65 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove.
There are 2040+ hotels available in Sanctuary Cove.






