What is the cheapest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake is to train and line 100 bus which costs $3 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake?

The fastest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Burleigh Heads and Forest Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake. However, there are services departing from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop C and arriving at Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake Shops via Burleigh Heads and Roma Street busway, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Burleigh Heads and Forest Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Burleigh Heads station to Forest Lake station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Richlands station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake?

The distance between Burleigh Heads and Forest Lake is 118 km. The road distance is 82.9 km.

How do I travel from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake without a car is to train and line 100 bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake bus from?

Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burleigh Heads station.

Where do I catch the Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake train from?

Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake?

The best way to get from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus and line 460 bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake bus arrive?

Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake train arrive?

Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake is 83 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake.

Where can I stay near Forest Lake?

There are 2494+ hotels available in Forest Lake.

Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 100 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 100 bus
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1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to South Brisbane station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the bus from Cultural Centre station, platform 2 to Grand Ave East near Ascot Avebus 100 / ...
2h 31m
$2
Line 701 bus, train, line 560 bus, line 534 bus
1. Take the bus from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B to Robina stationbus 701
2. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Loganlea station, platform 2train
3. Take the bus from Loganlea station to Browns Plains station, stop 1Abus 560 / ...
4. Take the bus from Browns Plains station, stop 2A to Grand Ave East near Ascot Avebus 534
2h 42m
$4
Drive 82.9 km
1. Drive from Burleigh Heads to Forest Lakecar 82.9 km
56 min
$15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Richlands station, platform 1train Rpsp / ...
2h 42m
$4
Bus, line 460 bus
1. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Roma Street busway, platform 1 to Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake Shopsbus 460
3h 55m
$24–36

Burleigh Heads to Forest Lake by bus and train

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Distance: 117.5 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia and Forest Lake, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B to Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake Shops via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Richlands station, platform 1, and Richlands bus station, stop A in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop C to Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake Shops via Burleigh Heads station, stop B, Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, and Roma Street busway, platform 1 in around 3h 55m.

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