There are 5 ways to get from South Brisbane to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 690 bus
best- Take the train from South Bank station, platform 2 to Sandgate station, platform 1train Bnsh / ...
- Take the bus from Sandgate bus station, stop 2 to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Roadbus 690 / ...
1h 44m$2Line 310 bus, line 690 bus
- Take the bus from RBWH station, platform 2 to Hornibrook Hwy at Eventidebus 310
- Take the bus from Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Roadbus 690 / ...
2h 35m$2Drive 37.4 km
- Drive from South Brisbane to Scarboroughcar 37.4 km
37 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Brisbane to Scarboroughtaxi 37.4 km
37 min$90–120Train
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Kippa-Ring station, platform 1train Sprp / ...
1h 54m$2
South Brisbane to Scarborough by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Brisbane to Scarborough is to train and line 690 bus which costs $2 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from South Brisbane to Scarborough is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from South Brisbane station to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from South Bank busway station, platform 5 and arriving at Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road via RBWH station, platform 2 and Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from South Brisbane station to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from South Bank station, platform 2 and arriving at Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 via Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between South Brisbane and Scarborough is 44 km. The road distance is 37.4 km.
The best way to get from South Brisbane to Scarborough without a car is to train and line 690 bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from South Brisbane to Scarborough, including transfers.
South Brisbane to Scarborough bus services, operated by Translink, depart from RBWH station, platform 2.
South Brisbane to Scarborough train services, operated by Translink, depart from Central station, platform 6.
The best way to get from South Brisbane to Scarborough is to line 310 bus and line 690 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between South Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Scarborough, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from South Bank busway station, platform 5 to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road via RBWH station, platform 2 and Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, Translink operates a train from Central station, platform 6 to Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 54 min.
Bus from Sandgate bus station, stop 2 to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from RBWH station, platform 2 to Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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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More Questions & Answers
South Brisbane to Scarborough bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide station.
South Brisbane to Scarborough train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Kippa-Ring station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between South Brisbane to Scarborough is 37 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from South Brisbane to Scarborough.
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