There are 3 ways to get from Southport to North Lakes by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Mango Hill East station, platform 2train Brrp / ...
2h 29m$2Bus, line 680 bus
- Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Chermside Shopping Centre interchange F to North Lakes station, platform 2bus 680
3h 8m$25–39Drive 101 km
- Drive from Southport to North Lakescar 101 km
1h 14m$18–26
Southport to North Lakes by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southport to North Lakes is to train which costs $3 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Southport to North Lakes is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Southport to North Lakes. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde via King George Square, 1a, Chermside Shopping Centre interchange F and North Lakes station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Southport station to North Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Mango Hill East station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Southport and North Lakes is 113 km. The road distance is 101 km.
The best way to get from Southport to North Lakes without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Southport to North Lakes, including transfers.
Southport to North Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Southport station.
Southport to North Lakes train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Southport to North Lakes is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus and line 680 bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Southport, QLD, Australia and North Lakes, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 1 to Mango Hill East station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Central station, platform 6 in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport to Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde via Brisbane, King George Square, 1a, Chermside Shopping Centre interchange F, and North Lakes station, platform 2 in around 3h 8m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Mango Hill East station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southport to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $25–40
- Advantage
- $21–35
- Flexible
- $22–35
Bus from Chermside Shopping Centre interchange F to North Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Southport to North Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Southport to North Lakes train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Southport to North Lakes is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Southport to North Lakes.
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