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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Gold Coast Varsity Lakes Train Station | Brisbane Airport | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Gold Coast Varsity Lakes Train Station | Brisbane International Airport Train Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Gold Coast Varsity Lakes Train Station | Brisbane Airport | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gold Coast Varsity Lakes Train Station | Brisbane Airport | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gold Coast Varsity Lakes Train Station | Brisbane Airport | No tags |
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Get from Varsity Lakes to Brisbane
The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train companies
Passengers have noted that the train journey through Brisbane was slower than expected, with frequent stops and unnecessary announcements. Additionally, there were reports of inadequate communication regarding service changes at Varsity station and subsequent bus arrangements to Beenleigh.
Airtrain Varsity Lakes Brisbane recent customer reviews
McDonalds wrappers strewn on the floor, and too many needless and obvious announcements. Train crawled so slowly through Brisbane and stopped everywhere. Too slow for an Airtrain Title.
Marc I.
Was not informed of closer at Varsity and bus service to Beenliegh
Shannan S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Varsity Lakes to Brisbane by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Varsity Lakes to Brisbane?
The cheapest train tickets from Varsity Lakes to Brisbane start at $27. The average price for this train route is around $27. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Varsity Lakes to Brisbane?
The average train trip from Varsity Lakes to Brisbane takes 1h 45m and covers 83 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 42m and is operated by Airtrain.
Which train operators serve the Varsity Lakes to Brisbane route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 65 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Varsity Lakes to Brisbane?
The earliest train from Varsity Lakes to Brisbane departs at 4:08am. The latest train departs at 8:10pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Varsity Lakes to Brisbane was searched and found on Feb 11, 2026 with a price of $24To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Varsity Lakes to Brisbane, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $24 to $25 for a train ticket from Varsity Lakes to Brisbane based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2026-02-11.
