What is the cheapest way to get from Southport to Birkdale?

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Birkdale is to train which costs $3 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southport to Birkdale?

The fastest way to get from Southport to Birkdale is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Birkdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Birkdale Rd at Birkdale Primary School via Ann Street Stop 10 at King George Square and Capalaba bus station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Birkdale?

No, there is no direct train from Southport station to Birkdale station. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Birkdale station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Boggo Road station, platform 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Southport to Birkdale?

The distance between Southport and Birkdale is 98 km. The road distance is 69.9 km.

How do I travel from Southport to Birkdale without a car?

The best way to get from Southport to Birkdale without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Southport to Birkdale?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Southport to Birkdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Birkdale bus from?

Southport to Birkdale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Southport station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Birkdale train from?

Southport to Birkdale train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Southport to Birkdale?

The best way to get from Southport to Birkdale is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus and line 267 bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Southport to Birkdale bus arrive?

Southport to Birkdale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Southport to Birkdale train arrive?

Southport to Birkdale train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Boggo Road station, platform 6.

Can I drive from Southport to Birkdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Birkdale is 70 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Southport to Birkdale.

Where can I stay near Birkdale?

There are 2443+ hotels available in Birkdale.

Southport to Birkdale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 267 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southport to Birkdale by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Birkdale station, platform 1train Shcl / ...
2h 10m
$2
Bus, line 267 bus
1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Ann Street Stop 10 at King George Square to Capalaba bus station, stop Dbus 267 / ...
3h 10m
$24–38
Drive 69.9 km
1. Drive from Southport to Birkdalecar 69.9 km
57 min
$13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Birkdaletaxi 69.9 km
57 min
$210–250

Southport to Birkdale by tram and train

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 98.2 km
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Southport, QLD, Australia and Birkdale, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 1 to Birkdale station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Boggo Road station, platform 8 in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport to Birkdale Rd at Birkdale Primary School via Brisbane, Ann Street Stop 10 at King George Square, Capalaba bus station, stop D, and Capalaba bus station, stop A in around 3h 10m.

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