Varsity Lakes to Central
The short answer
Take the Airport ↔ Varsity Lakes line. It is about 86 minutes to Central, calling at 14 stations on the way, and it costs a flat 50 cents.
Time
~86 min
Fare
50c
Changes
None
Next departures from Varsity Lakes
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Central to Varsity Lakes: going the other way
Same line, same 86 minutes, same 50 cents. The part worth knowing is when it stops.
First from the city
~5:29 am
Last from the city
~12:29 am
So if you are out in the city, roughly 12:29 am is your cut-off to get back to Varsity Lakes by train on a weekday. Weekends differ, and NightLink runs later on Friday and Saturday nights. Check tonight's actual last service rather than relying on a typical weekday.
Scheduled departures from Central on a representative weekday, taken from this line's own timetable data.
Stations between Varsity Lakes and Central
The all-stops pattern, in order. Express services skip some of these, which is why the same trip can be quicker at peak.
- 1Robina station
- 2Nerang station
- 3Helensvale station
- 4Hope Island station
- 5Coomera station
- 6Pimpama station
- 7Ormeau station
- 8Beenleigh station
- 9Loganlea station
- 10Altandi station
- 11Boggo Road station
- 12South Bank station
- 13South Brisbane station
- 14Roma Street station
Varsity Lakes station →
Timetable, first and last services, and everything else from this station.
Last service home →
Tonight's final departures, before you need them.
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Varsity Lakes to Central: quick answers
How long does the train take from Varsity Lakes to Central?+
About 86 minutes on the Airport ↔ Varsity Lakes line, based on the all-stops service. Express runs can be a little quicker and the exact time varies by service, so check the live board before you leave.
How much is the train from Varsity Lakes to Central?+
Fifty cents. South East Queensland has a flat 50 cent fare across the whole network, whatever the distance, so this trip costs the same as any other. Tap on and tap off with a go card, your phone or a bank card, and remember that failing to tap off means a higher default fare.
Is there a direct train from Varsity Lakes to Central?+
Yes. The Airport ↔ Varsity Lakes line runs through to Central without a change, calling at 14 stations on the way.
What stations are between Varsity Lakes and Central?+
Robina station, Nerang station, Helensvale station, Hope Island station, Coomera station, Pimpama station, Ormeau station, Beenleigh station, Loganlea station, Altandi station, Boggo Road station, South Bank station, South Brisbane station, Roma Street station. That is the all-stops pattern; express services skip some of them.
What time is the last train from Varsity Lakes to the city?+
It changes by line and by day, and it is the thing worth checking before a night out rather than after. The last service home tool gives tonight's actual final departures.
What time is the last train from Brisbane city to Varsity Lakes?+
On a representative weekday the last service from Central towards Varsity Lakes leaves around 12:29 am, with the first at about 5:29 am. Weekends run to a different timetable, and NightLink runs later on Friday and Saturday nights, so check the live last service before you rely on it.
How do I get from Central to Varsity Lakes?+
The same Airport ↔ Varsity Lakes line, in reverse: about 86 minutes and the same flat 50 cent fare. The stops are the same 14 in the opposite order.