What is the cheapest way to get from Southport to The Gap?

The cheapest way to get from Southport to The Gap is to train which costs $3 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southport to The Gap?

The fastest way to get from Southport to The Gap is to drive which takes 1h and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and The Gap?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to The Gap. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Waterworks Rd at Hilder Road, stop 46 via Queen Street station, 1g. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and The Gap?

No, there is no direct train from Southport station to The Gap. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Roma Street via Helensvale station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Southport to The Gap?

The distance between Southport and The Gap is 84 km. The road distance is 81.7 km.

How do I travel from Southport to The Gap without a car?

The best way to get from Southport to The Gap without a car is to bus and line 385 bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $22 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Southport to The Gap?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Southport to The Gap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to The Gap bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southport to The Gap train from?

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

Train or bus from Southport to The Gap?

The best way to get from Southport to The Gap is to bus and line 385 bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Southport to The Gap bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southport to The Gap train arrive?

Southport to The Gap train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Southport to The Gap?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to The Gap is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Southport to The Gap.

Where can I stay near The Gap?

There are 2393+ hotels available in The Gap.

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There are 3 ways to get from Southport to The Gap by bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus, line 385 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Queen Street station, 1g to Waterworks Rd at Hilder Road, stop 46bus 385 / ...
1h 25m
$23–37
Train
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1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
1h 56m
$2
Drive 81.7 km
1. Drive from Southport to The Gapcar 81.7 km
1h
$15–21

Southport to The Gap by bus

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84.3 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Southport, QLD, Australia and The Gap, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southport to Waterworks Rd at Hilder Road, stop 46 via Brisbane and Queen Street station, 1g in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, Translink operates a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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