There are 3 ways to get from Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba 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 / ...
3h 9m$32–37Bus, line 590 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Robina station, stop B to Beenleigh station, stop Abus R770
- Take the bus from Garden City Shopping Centre station, stop I to Boronia Rd at Aviation Schoolbus 590
3h 29m$4Drive 93.6 km
- Drive from Varsity Lakes to Pinkenbacar 93.6 km
1h 6m$18–25
Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba is to bus and line 590 bus which costs $5 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba. However, there are services departing from Christine Ave at Varsity College and arriving at Boronia Rd at Aviation School via Robina station, stop B, Beenleigh station, stop A, Loganholme, stop B and Garden City Shopping Centre station, stop I. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Varsity Lakes station to Pinkenba station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Doomben station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Varsity Lakes and Pinkenba is 116 km. The road distance is 93.6 km.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba, including transfers.
Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Robina station, stop B.
Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 590 bus, which costs $5 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia and Pinkenba, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Christine Ave at Varsity College to Boronia Rd at Aviation School via Robina station, Robina station, stop B, Beenleigh station, stop A, Loganholme, stop B, and Garden City Shopping Centre station, stop I in around 3h 29m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Beenleigh station, stop A.
Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Varsity Lakes to Pinkenba.
There are 2569+ hotels available in Pinkenba.


