What is the cheapest way to get from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD?

The cheapest way to get from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD is to line 61 bus which costs $1 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD?

The fastest way to get from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between South Brisbane and Brisbane CBD?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bank busway station, platform 5 station and arriving at Queen Street station, 1f station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct ferry between South Brisbane and Brisbane CBD?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from QUT Gardens Point ferry terminal and arriving at Riverside ferry terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between South Brisbane and Brisbane CBD?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bank station, platform 2 station and arriving at Central station, platform 3 station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD?

The distance between South Brisbane and Brisbane CBD is 2 km.

How do I travel from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD without a car?

The best way to get from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD without a car is to line 61 bus which takes 5 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD?

The line 61 bus from South Bank busway station, platform 5 to Queen Street station, 1f takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD bus from?

South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD bus services, operated by Translink, depart from South Bank busway station, platform 5.

Where do I catch the South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD train from?

South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD train services, operated by Translink, depart from South Bank station, platform 2.

Train or bus from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD?

The best way to get from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD is to line 61 bus which takes 5 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 and takes 9 min.

Where does the South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD bus arrive?

South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Queen Street station, 1f.

Where does the South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD train arrive?

South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.

Where can I stay near Brisbane CBD?

There are 2521+ hotels available in Brisbane CBD.

South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 61 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD by bus, ferry, train, taxi, or foot

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Line 61 bus
best
1. Take the bus from South Bank busway station, platform 5 to Queen Street station, 1fbus 61 / ...
5 min
$1
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from QUT Gardens Point ferry terminal to Riverside ferry terminalferry F1
9 min
$1
Train
1. Take the train from South Bank station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Bnbr / ...
9 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBDtaxi 3.8 km
4 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Brisbane to Brisbane CBDwalk 1.9 km
22 min

South Brisbane to Brisbane CBD by bus

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Distance: 1.7 km
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between South Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Brisbane CBD, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a bus from South Bank busway station, platform 5 to Queen Street station, 1f every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a ferry from QUT Gardens Point ferry terminal to Riverside ferry terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 9 min.

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