Sandgate is one of the easiest Brisbane suburbs to reach by public transport. The Shorncliffe Line from Brisbane Central takes about 35 minutes to Sandgate station, with regular services throughout the day. Sandgate station sits just a few minutes' walk from the town hall and foreshore park, making the train the obvious choice.
By car, Sandgate is about 18 km north of Brisbane's CBD via the Gateway Motorway or along the older coastal road through Nudgee and Boondall. Parking along the foreshore is free but can fill on weekends.