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How to get from Bulimba to Sandgate by bus, ferry and train?

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Bulimba to Sandgate in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line: take the CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ ferry from Apollo Road Ferry Terminal station to Bretts Wharf Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 300 bus and finally take the CLEV train from Toombul Station station to Sandgate Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

59minA$3.47
Ferry - CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQCITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
Bus - 300300
Train - CLEVCLEV
Leaves from Apollo Road Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Bulimba
  • 2
    Ferry - CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQCITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
    Wait for ferry
    CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
    University Of Qld
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Bretts Wharf Ferry Terminal
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Racecourse Rd at Hamilton Central, Stop 20
    ID 005027
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Toombul Interchange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Toombul Interchange
    ID 011328
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Toombul Station
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - CLEVCLEV
    Wait for train
    CLEV
    Shorncliffe Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station Sandgate Station
    Ride to train station
    Sandgate Station
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By ferry and train

To get from Bulimba to Sandgate in Brisbane, take the CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ ferry from Apollo Road Ferry Terminal station to Riverside Ferry Terminal station. Next, take the CLEV train from Central Station station to Sandgate Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

89minA$3.47
Ferry - CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQCITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
Train - CLEVCLEV
Leaves from Apollo Road Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Bulimba
  • 2
    Ferry - CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQCITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
    Wait for ferry
    CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
    University Of Qld
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Riverside Ferry Terminal
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - CLEVCLEV
    Wait for train
    CLEV
    Shorncliffe Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station Sandgate Station
    Ride to train station
    Sandgate Station
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bulimba to Sandgate

The distance between Bulimba, Brisbane and Sandgate, Brisbane is approximately 17.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bulimba to Sandgate by bus, ferry 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 Bulimba

Bulimba is located at Bulimba, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Byron St Near Apollo Rd, Stop 41.

Bus stations close to Bulimba:

  • Byron St Near Apollo Rd, Stop 41
  • Apollo Rd Near Byron St, Stop 41
  • Henderson St at Princess Street, Stop 37

Ferry stations close to Bulimba:

  • Bulimba Ferry Terminal
  • Apollo Road Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Sandgate, Brisbane

Sandgate is located at Sandgate, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Sandgate Bus Station, Stop 3.

Train stations close to Sandgate:

  • Sandgate Station
  • Deagon Station
  • Shorncliffe Station

Bus stations close to Sandgate:

  • Sandgate Bus Station, Stop 3
  • Sandgate Station
  • Sandgate Bus Station, Stop 2

By ferry and train

To get from Bulimba to Sandgate in Brisbane, take the CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ ferry from Apollo Road Ferry Terminal station to Riverside Ferry Terminal station. Next, take the CLEV train from Central Station station to Sandgate Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

89minA$3.47
Ferry - CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQCITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
Train - CLEVCLEV
Leaves from Apollo Road Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Bulimba
  • 2
    Ferry - CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQCITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
    Wait for ferry
    CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
    University Of Qld
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Riverside Ferry Terminal
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - CLEVCLEV
    Wait for train
    CLEV
    Shorncliffe Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station Sandgate Station
    Ride to train station
    Sandgate Station
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bulimba to Sandgate?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ, Bus line 300, Bus line CLEV.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bulimba to Sandgate?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ, Bus line CLEV.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Bulimba and Sandgate in Brisbane?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Bulimba to Sandgate in Brisbane?

    The CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ ferry line goes from University Of Qld station near Bulimba to Bretts Wharf Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sandgate Station station near Sandgate in Brisbane

  • How long does it take to travel from Bulimba to Sandgate in Brisbane by ferry, bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bulimba and Sandgate in Brisbane by ferry, bus and train is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Bulimba to get to Sandgate in Brisbane?

    Get on the CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ ferry from the University Of Qld station near Bulimba in Brisbane.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Bulimba and Sandgate in Brisbane?

    Get off the ferry at the Sandgate Station station, which is closest to Sandgate in Brisbane.

  • How much is the total ferry, bus and train fare from Bulimba to Sandgate?

    The ride from Bulimba to Sandgate costs A$3.47.

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