There are 3 ways to get from Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
5h 50m$32–37Bus, line 615 bus
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club to Australia Zoobus 615
8h 3m$52–82Drive 161 km
- Drive from Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoocar 161 km
1h 55m$35–50
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo is to train which costs $30 - $40 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo. However, there are services departing from Reedy Creek Rd at Ambassador Drive and arriving at Australia Zoo via Burleigh Heads, Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Varsity Lakes station to Australia Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Varsity Lakes and Australia Zoo is 189 km. The road distance is 161 km.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo, including transfers.
Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burleigh Heads station.
Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 615 bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia and Australia Zoo, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo via Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, Landsborough station, stop A, and Australia Zoo in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reedy Creek Rd at Ambassador Drive to Australia Zoo via Burleigh Heads station, stop B, Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club, and Australia Zoo in around 8h 3m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club to Australia Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Varsity Lakes to Australia Zoo.
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