There are 4 ways to get from South Brisbane to Caboolture by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from South Bank station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Bnbr / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3train Ipca / ...
1h 16m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre to Caboolture station, stop Abus R599
2h 45m$2Drive 49 km
- Drive from South Brisbane to Caboolturecar 49 km
43 min$11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Brisbane to Caboolturetaxi 49 km
43 min$140–180
South Brisbane to Caboolture by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Brisbane to Caboolture is to train which costs $2 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from South Brisbane to Caboolture is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from South Brisbane station to Caboolture station. However, there are services departing from South Bank busway station, platform 5 and arriving at Caboolture station, stop A via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from South Brisbane station to Caboolture station. However, there are services departing from South Bank station, platform 2 and arriving at Caboolture station, platform 3 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between South Brisbane and Caboolture is 53 km. The road distance is 49 km.
The best way to get from South Brisbane to Caboolture without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from South Brisbane to Caboolture, including transfers.
South Brisbane to Caboolture bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre station.
South Brisbane to Caboolture train services, operated by Translink, depart from South Bank station, platform 2.
The best way to get from South Brisbane to Caboolture is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between South Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Caboolture, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from South Bank station, platform 2 to Caboolture station, platform 3 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4 in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre to Caboolture station, stop A 4 times a week. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 37m.
Train from South Bank station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre to Caboolture station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
South Brisbane to Caboolture bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Caboolture station, stop A.
South Brisbane to Caboolture train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between South Brisbane to Caboolture is 49 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from South Brisbane to Caboolture.
There are 477+ hotels available in Caboolture.


