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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Brisbane CBD is to train which costs $2 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Brisbane CBD is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Brisbane CBD?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southport and arriving at Brisbane. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Brisbane CBD?

No, there is no direct train from Southport station to Brisbane CBD station. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Central station, platform 3 via Helensvale station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Southport to Brisbane CBD?

The distance between Southport and Brisbane CBD is 73 km. The road distance is 72.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Brisbane CBD without a car is to bus which takes 1h and costs $21 - $40.

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

The bus from Southport to Brisbane takes 1h including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Southport to Brisbane CBD?

The best way to get from Southport to Brisbane CBD is to bus which takes 1h and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 and takes 1h 34m.

Where does the Southport to Brisbane CBD bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southport to Brisbane CBD train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southport to Brisbane CBD?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Brisbane CBD is 72 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Southport to Brisbane CBD.

How do I get a bus ticket from Southport to Brisbane CBD?

Book your Southport to Brisbane CBD bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Brisbane CBD?

There are 2517+ hotels available in Brisbane CBD.

Southport to Brisbane CBD - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus Brisbane
1h
$21–40
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
1h 34m
$2
Drive 72.2 km
1. Drive from Southport to Brisbane CBDcar 72.2 km
49 min
$13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Brisbane CBDtaxi 72.2 km
49 min
$210–260

Southport to Brisbane CBD by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 72.7 km
Duration: 1h

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Southport to Brisbane twice daily. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Translink operates a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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