There are 4 ways to get from Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
1h 24m$18–22Line 115 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sussex Rd at Chifley Street, stop 57 to Griffith University station, platform 1bus 115
- Take the bus from Beenleigh station, stop A to Robina station, stop Bbus R770
3h 3m$4Drive 79.1 km
- Drive from Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakescar 79.1 km
59 min$15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakestaxi 79.1 km
59 min$230–290
Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes is to line 115 bus and bus which costs $5 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes. However, there are services departing from Sussex Rd at Chifley Street, stop 57 and arriving at Christine Ave at Varsity College via Griffith University station, platform 2, Loganholme, stop H, Beenleigh station, stop A and Robina station, stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Acacia Ridge station to Varsity Lakes 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 24m.
The distance between Acacia Ridge and Varsity Lakes is 83 km. The road distance is 79.1 km.
The best way to get from Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $18 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes, including transfers.
Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Sussex Rd at Chifley Street, stop 57 station.
Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, depart from Altandi station, platform 1.
The best way to get from Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $18 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 115 bus and bus, which costs $5 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sussex Rd at Chifley Street, stop 57 to Christine Ave at Varsity College via Griffith University station, platform 1, Griffith University station, platform 2, Loganholme, stop H, Beenleigh station, stop A, Robina station, stop B, and Robina station, stop C in around 3h 3m.
Train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $230–290
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Griffith University station, platform 1.
Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes is 79 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Acacia Ridge to Varsity Lakes.
There are 531+ hotels available in Varsity Lakes.


