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 Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
1h 50m$14–18Bus, 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 22m$38–60Drive 64.5 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Sanctuary Covecar 64.5 km
46 min$14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brisbane to Sanctuary Covetaxi 64.5 km
46 min$190–230
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $13 - $20.
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 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Brisbane and Sanctuary Cove is 73 km. The road distance is 64.5 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $14 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 50m 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 Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 711 bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Sanctuary Cove, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane to Sanctuary Cove via Southport, Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre, and Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue in around 2h 22m.
Train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Flexible
- $25–45
Bus from Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre to Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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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Booking & Getting There
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 2221+ hotels available in Sanctuary Cove.