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How to get from Main Beach to Sandgate by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Main Beach to Sandgate in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 704 bus from Sea World station to Helensvale Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R772 bus and finally take the CLEV train from Park Road Station station to Sandgate Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

181minA$5.30
Bus - 704704
Bus - R772R772
Train - CLEVCLEV
Leaves from Sea World

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 704704
    Wait for bus
    704
    Helensvale Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Helensvale Station
    ID 320914
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helensvale Station - Country Club Dr
    ID 320404
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - R772R772
    Wait for bus
    R772
    Boggo Road Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 6
    ID 010796
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Park Road Station
    150 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
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 704, R773 and CLEV

To get from Main Beach to Sandgate in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 704 bus from Sea World station to Helensvale Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R773 bus and finally take the CLEV train from Park Road Station station to Sandgate Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$6.98.

196minA$6.98
Bus - 704704
Bus - R773R773
Train - CLEVCLEV
Leaves from Sea World

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 704704
    Wait for bus
    704
    Helensvale Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Helensvale Station
    ID 320914
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helensvale Station - Country Club Dr
    ID 320404
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - R773R773
    Wait for bus
    R773
    Boggo Road Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 6
    ID 010796
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Park Road Station
    150 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
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Main Beach to Sandgate

The distance between Main Beach, Brisbane and Sandgate, Brisbane is approximately 103.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main Beach to Sandgate 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 Main Beach

Main Beach is located at Main Beach, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Sea World.

Bus stations close to Main Beach:

  • Sea World
  • Seaworld Dr at Sheraton Mirage
  • Seaworld Dr at Mariners Cove

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 704, R773 and CLEV

To get from Main Beach to Sandgate in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 704 bus from Sea World station to Helensvale Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R773 bus and finally take the CLEV train from Park Road Station station to Sandgate Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$6.98.

196minA$6.98
Bus - 704704
Bus - R773R773
Train - CLEVCLEV
Leaves from Sea World

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 704704
    Wait for bus
    704
    Helensvale Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Helensvale Station
    ID 320914
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helensvale Station - Country Club Dr
    ID 320404
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - R773R773
    Wait for bus
    R773
    Boggo Road Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 6
    ID 010796
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Park Road Station
    150 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
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Sandgate?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 704, Bus line R772, Bus line CLEV.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main Beach to Sandgate?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 704, Bus line R773, Bus line CLEV.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Sandgate in Brisbane?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main Beach to Sandgate in Brisbane?

    The 704 bus line goes from Helensvale Station station near Main Beach to Helensvale Station 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 Main Beach to Sandgate in Brisbane by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Main Beach and Sandgate in Brisbane by bus and train is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main Beach to get to Sandgate in Brisbane?

    Get on the 704 bus from the Helensvale Station stop near Main Beach in Brisbane.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main Beach and Sandgate in Brisbane?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Main Beach to Sandgate?

    The ride from Main Beach to Sandgate costs A$5.30.

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