There are 3 ways to get from Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
1h 49m$2Line 110 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Watson Rd at Acacia Ridge to Boggo Road station, platform 4bus 110
- Take the bus from Boggo Road station, platform 4 to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus R770
3h 1m$2Drive 80.4 km
- Drive from Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Headscar 80.4 km
57 min$15–22
Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads is to train which costs $3 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads. However, there are services departing from Watson Rd at Acacia Ridge and arriving at Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A via Boggo Road station, platform 4 and Varsity Lakes station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Acacia Ridge station to Burleigh Heads station. However, there are services departing from Altandi station, platform 1 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Acacia Ridge and Burleigh Heads is 83 km. The road distance is 80.4 km.
The best way to get from Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads, including transfers.
Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Watson Rd at Acacia Ridge station.
Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by Translink, depart from Altandi station, platform 1.
The best way to get from Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 110 bus and bus, which costs $3 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia and Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watson Rd at Acacia Ridge to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A via Boggo Road station, platform 4, Varsity Lakes station, stop A, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 3h 1m.
Train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Boggo Road station, platform 4.
Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads is 80 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Acacia Ridge to Burleigh Heads.
There are 2975+ hotels available in Burleigh Heads.


