There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Southport by bus (Greyhound), train, tram, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus Sydney
1h$21–40Train, tram
cheapest- Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Queen Street station, platform 2tram L1
1h 23m$2Drive 72.1 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Southportcar 72.1 km
49 min$13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brisbane to Southporttaxi 72.1 km
49 min$210–260
Brisbane to Southport by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Southport is to train and tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Southport is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $12 - $19.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane 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.
The distance between Brisbane and Southport is 73 km. The road distance is 72.1 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Southport without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs $21 - $40.
The bus from Brisbane to Southport takes 1h including transfers and departs four times a day.
Brisbane to Southport bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Brisbane to Southport train services, operated by Translink, depart from South Brisbane station, platform 1.
Brisbane to Southport bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southport station.
What companies run services between Brisbane, 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.
Train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Queen Street station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $25–40
- Advantage
- $21–35
- Flexible
- $22–35
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Brisbane to Southport train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Southport is 72 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Brisbane to Southport.
Book your Brisbane to Southport bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 2542+ hotels available in Southport.






