How to Travel from
Brisbane to Melbourne Cup
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup
Composite routes from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup
Cheapest
18 h 17 min
Car
1642 km.
from $90
Other
26 h 21 min
1374 km.
from $90
30 h 20 min
1374 km.
from $307.52
6 h 39 min
Train, Plane
1373 km.
from $164.48
6 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
1373 km.
from $284.35
7 h 48 min
Train, Plane
1373 km.
from $174.49
Route Navigator Brisbane - Melbourne Cup
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Continue onto Edison Lane
Edison Lane, 72 м
72 м
Turn left onto Creek Street
Creek Street, 174 м
174 м
Turn left onto Adelaide Street
Adelaide Street, 1 km 665 м
1 km 665 м
Turn right onto George Street
George Street, 105 м
105 м
Turn left onto Ann Street
Ann Street, 12 м
12 м
Keep left onto M3 and take M3 toward Toowong
Toowong, M3, 5 km 94 м
5 km 94 м
Continue onto Moggill Road
Moggill Road, 2 km 328 м
2 km 328 м
Keep left and take M5 toward Ipswich, Toowoomba
Ipswich, Toowoomba, M5, 9 km 885 м
9 km 885 м
Keep right and take M7 toward Ipswich, Toowoomba
Ipswich, Toowoomba, M7, 12 km 473 м
12 km 473 м
Keep left onto Warrego Highway and take M2 toward Esk, Toowoomba
Warrego Highway, Esk, Toowoomba, M2, 92 km 375 м
92 km 375 м
Keep right onto Herries Street
Herries Street, 309 м
309 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Herries Street
Herries Street, 237 м
237 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Herries Street
Herries Street, 1 km 536 м
1 km 536 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Herries Street
Herries Street, 3 km 249 м
3 km 249 м
Turn left onto Anzac Avenue
Anzac Avenue, 46 м
46 м
Keep left onto Anzac Avenue
Anzac Avenue, 18 km 789 м
18 km 789 м
Continue onto Gore Highway
Gore Highway, 62 km 216 м
62 km 216 м
Turn right onto Commens Street
Commens Street, 137 km 669 м
137 km 669 м
Turn left onto Boundary Road
Boundary Road, 1 km 834 м
1 km 834 м
Turn right onto Riddle Street
Riddle Street, 1 km 942 м
1 km 942 м
Turn left onto Russell Street
Russell Street, 1 km 36 м
1 km 36 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Russell Street
Russell Street, 1 km 528 м
1 km 528 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Herbert Street
Herbert Street, 179 м
179 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Marshall Street
Marshall Street, 225 м
225 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto McLean Street
McLean Street, 319 м
319 м
Turn slight right onto Gunsynd Way
Gunsynd Way, 2 km 796 м
2 km 796 м
Turn right onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 7 km 718 м
7 km 718 м
Turn right onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 214 km 854 м
214 km 854 м
Turn right onto Namoi Street
Namoi Street, 135 м
135 м
Turn left onto Maitland Street
Maitland Street, 230 м
230 м
Turn right onto Killarney Street
Killarney Street, 1 km 672 м
1 km 672 м
Turn right onto Dangar Street
Dangar Street, 3 km 823 м
3 km 823 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 490 м
490 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 111 km 719 м
111 km 719 м
Turn slight right onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 4 km 326 м
4 km 326 м
Continue onto Chappell Avenue
Chappell Avenue, 1 km 828 м
1 km 828 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto John Street
John Street, 16 km 852 м
16 km 852 м
Turn left onto Coonabarabran Road
Coonabarabran Road, 55 km 897 м
55 km 897 м
Turn left onto Tooraweenah Road
Tooraweenah Road, 481 м
481 м
Continue onto Castlereagh Highway
Castlereagh Highway, 1 km 708 м
1 km 708 м
Continue onto Forest Road
Forest Road, 47 km 302 м
47 km 302 м
Turn left onto Old Mendooran Road
Old Mendooran Road, 10 km 29 м
10 km 29 м
Turn sharp left onto Boothenba Road
Boothenba Road, 1 km 732 м
1 km 732 м
Turn right onto Dunedoo Road
Dunedoo Road, 10 km 477 м
10 km 477 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cobbora Road
Cobbora Road, 1 km 42 м
1 km 42 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cobbora Road
Cobbora Road, 1 km 813 м
1 km 813 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Erskine Street
Erskine Street, 1 km 720 м
1 km 720 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Erskine Street
Erskine Street, 119 km 85 м
119 km 85 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 32 km 368 м
32 km 368 м
Turn left onto Sherriff Street
Sherriff Street, 105 km 214 м
105 km 214 м
Turn left onto Reg Rattey Drive and drive toward Narrandera
Reg Rattey Drive, Narrandera, 99 km 459 м
99 km 459 м
Turn right onto Lismoyle Road
Lismoyle Road, 17 km 19 м
17 km 19 м
Turn right onto Bulloak Tank Road
Bulloak Tank Road, 5 km 133 м
5 km 133 м
Turn left onto Barellan Road
Barellan Road, 8 km 62 м
8 km 62 м
Turn right onto Ferrier Street
Ferrier Street, 1 km 920 м
1 km 920 м
Turn left onto Arthur Street
Arthur Street, 1 km 658 м
1 km 658 м
Turn right onto Victoria Avenue
Victoria Avenue, 89 м
89 м
Turn left onto Victoria Square
Victoria Square, 152 м
152 м
Turn left onto East Street
East Street, 244 м
244 м
Turn right onto Larmer Street
Larmer Street, 232 м
232 м
Turn left onto Cadell Street
Cadell Street, 2 km 678 м
2 km 678 м
Turn right onto Newell Highway and drive toward Hay, Jerilderie
Newell Highway, Hay, Jerilderie, 1 km 795 м
1 km 795 м
Turn left onto Newell Highway and drive toward Jerilderie
Newell Highway, Jerilderie, 69 km 387 м
69 km 387 м
Turn slight left onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 35 km 866 м
35 km 866 м
Turn left onto Sargood Street
Sargood Street, 467 м
467 м
Turn left onto Smith Street
Smith Street, 105 м
105 м
Turn right onto Nowranie Street
Nowranie Street, 1 km 389 м
1 km 389 м
Turn left onto Kennedy Street
Kennedy Street, 1 km 516 м
1 km 516 м
Continue onto Rifle Range Road
Rifle Range Road, 3 km 380 м
3 km 380 м
Continue onto Rifle Range Road
Rifle Range Road, 62 м
62 м
Turn slight left onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 52 km 636 м
52 km 636 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dean Street
Dean Street, 15 km 677 м
15 km 677 м
Turn left onto Murray Valley Highway
Murray Valley Highway, 85 м
85 м
Turn right onto Benalla - Tocumwal Road
Benalla - Tocumwal Road, 20 km 861 м
20 km 861 м
Turn right onto Katamatite-Nathalia Road
Katamatite-Nathalia Road, 36 km 193 м
36 km 193 м
Turn left onto Goulburn Valley Highway
Goulburn Valley Highway, 9 km 97 м
9 km 97 м
Turn slight left onto Wyndham Street
Wyndham Street, 5 km 234 м
5 km 234 м
Continue onto Goulburn Valley Highway
Goulburn Valley Highway, 69 km 204 м
69 km 204 м
Keep left onto Hume Freeway Onramp and take M31 toward Melbourne, Wodonga
Hume Freeway Onramp, Melbourne, Wodonga, M31, 1 km 824 м
1 km 824 м
Keep right onto Hume Freeway Onramp
Hume Freeway Onramp, 73 km 674 м
73 km 674 м
Keep left onto Hume Highway Offramp and take 55 toward Cragieburn
Hume Highway Offramp, Cragieburn, 55, 9 km 801 м
9 km 801 м
Turn sharp right onto Cooper Street
Cooper Street, 2 km 966 м
2 km 966 м
Keep left
54 м
54 м
Turn left onto Pascoe Vale Road
Pascoe Vale Road, 15 km 892 м
15 km 892 м
Keep right onto Ascot Vale Road
Ascot Vale Road, 2 km 65 м
2 km 65 м
Turn right onto Duncan Street
Duncan Street, 209 м
209 м
Turn left onto Epsom Road
Epsom Road, 54 м
54 м
Turn sharp right onto Flemington Drive
Flemington Drive, 1 km 710 м
1 km 710 м
Turn right
3 м
3 м
Arrive at destination
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Train operators
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup?
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup is to train via Sydney which costs $52.17 - $184.78 and takes 26h 21m.
What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup?
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup is to fly which takes 5h and costs $103.26 - $358.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Melbourne Cup?
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via Central Station and Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.
Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Melbourne Cup?
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Ascot Vale via Central Station and Broadmeadows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 21m.
How far is it from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup?
The distance between Brisbane and Melbourne Cup is 1421 km. The road distance is 1752.3 km.
How do I travel from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup without a car?
The best way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 26h 21m and costs $52.17 - $184.78 .
How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup?
It takes approximately 5h to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Brisbane to Melbourne Cup bus from?
Brisbane to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Where do I catch the Brisbane to Melbourne Cup train from?
Brisbane to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Roma Street Station.
Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup?
The best way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup is to fly which takes 5h and costs $103.26 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $52.17 - $184.78 and takes 26h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $380.43 and takes 30h 20m.
Where does the Brisbane to Melbourne Cup bus arrive?
Brisbane to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Where does the Brisbane to Melbourne Cup train arrive?
Brisbane to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station.
Can I drive from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup?
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Melbourne Cup is 1752 km. It takes approximately 18h 30m to drive from Brisbane to Melbourne Cup.
Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?
There are 4408+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup. Prices start at $74.70 per night.
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