How to get from Margate to Paddington by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Margate to Paddington in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 690 bus from Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre station to Sandgate Bus Station, Stop 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SHOR train and finally take the 385 bus from Cultural Centre Station, Platform 1 station to Macgregor Tce at Bardon, Stop 15 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

105minA$5.30
Bus - 690690
Train - SHORSHOR
Bus - 385385
Walk to Paddington
Leaves from Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Margate
  • 2
    Bus - 690690
    Wait for bus
    690
    Sandgate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sandgate Bus Station, Stop 2
    ID 030108
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sandgate Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SHORSHOR
    Wait for train
    SHOR
    Cleveland Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Brisbane Station
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cultural Centre Station, Platform 1
    ID 010802
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    The Gap Park 'N' Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macgregor Tce at Bardon, Stop 15
    ID 010181
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paddington
    Walk to
    Paddington
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 690, SHOR and 61

To get from Margate to Paddington in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 690 bus from Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre station to Sandgate Bus Station, Stop 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SHOR train and finally take the 61 bus from South Bank Busway Station, Platform 1 station to Macgregor Tce at Bardon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Bus - 690690
Train - SHORSHOR
Bus - 6161
Walk to Paddington
Leaves from Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Margate
  • 2
    Bus - 690690
    Wait for bus
    690
    Sandgate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sandgate Bus Station, Stop 2
    ID 030108
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sandgate Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SHORSHOR
    Wait for train
    SHOR
    Cleveland Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Bank Station
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Bank Busway Station, Platform 1
    ID 019052
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Ashgrove Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macgregor Tce at Bardon
    ID 001358
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paddington
    Walk to
    Paddington
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Margate to Paddington

The distance between Margate, Brisbane and Paddington, Brisbane is approximately 40.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Margate to Paddington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brisbane – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Margate

Margate is located at Margate, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre.

Train stations close to Margate:

  • Kippa-Ring Station

Bus stations close to Margate:

  • Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre
  • Oxley Ave at Langdon Park
  • Oxley Ave at Mcculloch Avenue

Public transport stations close to Paddington, Brisbane

Paddington is located at Paddington, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Macgregor Tce at Bardon, Stop 15.

Train stations close to Paddington:

  • Milton Station
  • Auchenflower Station
  • Toowong Station

Bus stations close to Paddington:

  • Macgregor Tce at Bardon, Stop 15
  • Macgregor Tce at Bardon
  • Macgregor St at Tooth Ave, Stop 14

Ferry stations close to Paddington:

  • Milton Ferry Terminal
  • Regatta Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 690, SHOR and 61

To get from Margate to Paddington in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 690 bus from Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre station to Sandgate Bus Station, Stop 2 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SHOR train and finally take the 61 bus from South Bank Busway Station, Platform 1 station to Macgregor Tce at Bardon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Bus - 690690
Train - SHORSHOR
Bus - 6161
Walk to Paddington
Leaves from Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Margate
  • 2
    Bus - 690690
    Wait for bus
    690
    Sandgate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sandgate Bus Station, Stop 2
    ID 030108
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sandgate Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SHORSHOR
    Wait for train
    SHOR
    Cleveland Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Bank Station
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Bank Busway Station, Platform 1
    ID 019052
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Ashgrove Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macgregor Tce at Bardon
    ID 001358
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paddington
    Walk to
    Paddington
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Paddington?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 690, Bus line SHOR, Bus line 385.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Margate to Paddington?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 690, Bus line SHOR, Bus line 61.

  • Is there a direct bus between Margate and Paddington in Brisbane?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Margate to Paddington in Brisbane?

    The 690 bus line goes from Sandgate station near Margate to Sandgate Bus Station, Stop 2 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sandgate Bus Station, Stop 2 station near Paddington in Brisbane

  • How long does it take to travel from Margate to Paddington in Brisbane by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Margate and Paddington in Brisbane by bus and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Margate to get to Paddington in Brisbane?

    Get on the 690 bus from the Sandgate stop near Margate in Brisbane.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Margate and Paddington in Brisbane?

    Get off the bus at the Sandgate Bus Station, Stop 2 stop, which is closest to Paddington in Brisbane.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Margate to Paddington?

    The ride from Margate to Paddington costs A$5.30.

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