There are 4 ways to get from Varsity Lakes to Nathan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
1h 23m$31–36Bus, line 555 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Robina station, stop B to Beenleigh station, stop Abus R770
- Take the bus from Loganholme, stop B to Griffith University station, platform 1bus 555 / ...
2h 32m$4Drive 79.5 km
- Drive from Varsity Lakes to Nathancar 79.5 km
56 min$15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varsity Lakes to Nathantaxi 79.5 km
56 min$230–290
Varsity Lakes to Nathan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Nathan is to bus and line 555 bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Nathan is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Varsity Lakes to Nathan station. However, there are services departing from Christine Ave at Varsity College and arriving at Griffith University station, platform 1 via Robina station, stop B, Beenleigh station, stop A and Loganholme, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Varsity Lakes station to Nathan station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Altandi station, platform 3 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Varsity Lakes and Nathan is 84 km. The road distance is 79.5 km.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Nathan without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Varsity Lakes to Nathan, including transfers.
Varsity Lakes to Nathan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Robina station, stop B.
Varsity Lakes to Nathan train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Nathan is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 555 bus, which costs $4 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia and Nathan, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christine Ave at Varsity College to Griffith University station, platform 1 via Robina station, Robina station, stop B, Beenleigh station, stop A, and Loganholme, stop B in around 2h 32m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Altandi station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $230–290
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Kingscliff Tweed Coast Taxis
- Phone
- +61 1300 992 487
- Website
- kingsclifftaxis.com.au
Tweed Heads Coolangatta Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 5536 3371
- Website
- tweedtaxis.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Varsity Lakes to Nathan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Beenleigh station, stop A.
Varsity Lakes to Nathan train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Altandi station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Varsity Lakes to Nathan is 80 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Varsity Lakes to Nathan.
There are 2661+ hotels available in Nathan.


