There are 3 ways to get from South Bank to Varsity Lakes by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
South Bank to Varsity Lakes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bank to Varsity Lakes is to train which costs $1 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from South Bank to Varsity Lakes is to drive which takes 1h and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bank to Varsity Lakes. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Varsity Pde at Lakefront Crescent via Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach South station, stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bank station, platform 1 station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between South Bank and Varsity Lakes is 86 km. The road distance is 86 km.
The best way to get from South Bank to Varsity Lakes without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $1.
The train from South Bank station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
South Bank to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
South Bank to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, depart from South Bank station, platform 1.
The best way to get from South Bank to Varsity Lakes is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $1. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between South Bank, QLD, Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from South Bank station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from South Bank station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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 Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
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
South Bank to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
South Bank to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bank to Varsity Lakes is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from South Bank to Varsity Lakes.
There are 2794+ hotels available in Varsity Lakes.






