There are 4 ways to get from North Lakes to Fortitude Valley by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 to Fortitude Valley station, platform 3train Rpbr / ...
47 min$1Line 687 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde to Mango Hill stationbus 687
- Take the bus from Mango Hill station to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R601
1h 39m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from North Lakes to Fortitude Valleytaxi 28.3 km
25 min$70–90Drive 28.3 km
- Drive from North Lakes to Fortitude Valleycar 28.3 km
25 min$6–8
North Lakes to Fortitude Valley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Lakes to Fortitude Valley is to train which costs $1 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from North Lakes to Fortitude Valley is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $70 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from North Lakes to Fortitude Valley. However, there are services departing from Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde and arriving at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills via Mango Hill station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 station and arriving at Fortitude Valley station, platform 3 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between North Lakes and Fortitude Valley is 33 km. The road distance is 28.3 km.
The best way to get from North Lakes to Fortitude Valley without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $1.
The train from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 to Fortitude Valley station, platform 3 takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
North Lakes to Fortitude Valley bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde station.
North Lakes to Fortitude Valley train services, operated by Translink, depart from Mango Hill East station, platform 1.
The best way to get from North Lakes to Fortitude Valley is to train which takes 47 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can line 687 bus and bus, which costs $2 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between North Lakes, QLD, Australia and Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 to Fortitude Valley station, platform 3 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills via Mango Hill station in around 1h 39m.
Train from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 to Fortitude Valley station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Redcliffe Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 3860 1867
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
North Lakes to Fortitude Valley bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Mango Hill station.
North Lakes to Fortitude Valley train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Fortitude Valley station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between North Lakes to Fortitude Valley is 28 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from North Lakes to Fortitude Valley.
There are 2560+ hotels available in Fortitude Valley.


