There are 3 ways to get from Sandgate to Varsity Lakes by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 1train Shcl / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
2h 25m$19–23Line 310 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Brighton Rd at Sandgate Central, stop 34/33 to Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen Stbus 310
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
4h 15m$30–48Drive 104.3 km
- Drive from Sandgate to Varsity Lakescar 104.3 km
1h 17m$20–28
Sandgate to Varsity Lakes by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sandgate to Varsity Lakes is to train which costs $18 - $23 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sandgate to Varsity Lakes is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandgate to Varsity Lakes. However, there are services departing from Brighton Rd at Sandgate Central, stop 34/33 and arriving at Varsity Pde at Lakefront Crescent via Brisbane, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach South station, stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandgate station to Varsity Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Sandgate station, platform 2 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Sandgate and Varsity Lakes is 114 km. The road distance is 104.3 km.
The best way to get from Sandgate to Varsity Lakes without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $18 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Sandgate to Varsity Lakes, including transfers.
Sandgate to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Brighton Rd at Sandgate Central, stop 34/33 station.
Sandgate to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, depart from Sandgate station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Sandgate to Varsity Lakes is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $18 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 310 bus and bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Sandgate, QLD, Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Varsity Lakes via Bowen Hills station, platform 1 and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brighton Rd at Sandgate Central, stop 34/33 to Varsity Pde at Lakefront Crescent via Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach South station, and Broadbeach South station, stop D in around 4h 15m.
Train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Brighton Rd at Sandgate Central, stop 34/33 to Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $27–45
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Booking & Getting There
Sandgate to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St station.
Sandgate to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandgate to Varsity Lakes is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Sandgate to Varsity Lakes.
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