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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station

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Transport providers

Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Translink
Website
1h 23m
Every 30 minutes
$4.02–$5.98
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$36.96–$51.09
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
17h
3 times a day
$86.96–$206.52
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 3 hours
$11.22
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Call Contact via email
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 22m
Every day
$92.39–$597.83
Qantas
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$108.70–$597.83
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$108.70–$597.83
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$41.30–$152.17
131 500
131 500
Call
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
Twice a week
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station is to train via Sydney which costs $54.35 - $184.78 and takes 26h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Melbourne Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brisbane and arriving at Southern Cross. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between Brisbane and Melbourne Central Station is 1417 km. The road distance is 1749.4 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 26h 6m and costs $54.35 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station bus from?

Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station train from?

Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $54.35 - $184.78 and takes 26h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $391.30 and takes 29h 32m.

Where does the Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Melbourne Central Station?

Melbourne Central Station is 1h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 17:56 in Brisbane and 18:56 in Melbourne Central Station.

Where does the Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station is 1749 km. It takes approximately 18h 29m to drive from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 4421+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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