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Eight ways to Travel from City Of Brisbane to Melbourne

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Cheapest
By car (1 742 km)
18 h 13 min
1742 km.
from $95
Fastest
Plane from City Of Brisbane (Gold Coast Airport) to Melbourne (Tullamarine Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
18 h 13 min
1742 km.
from $22.72
Train, Plane (Train to Brisbane Airport)
5 h 34 min
1378 km.
from $163.64
Train via Sydney
28 h
1378 km.
from $89.35
Bus
31 h
1378 km.
from $321.72
Train, Plane (Train to Gold Coast Airport)
7 h 1 min
1378 km.
from $163.08
Bus, Plane
7 h 20 min
1378 km.
from $294.08

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Murarrie station, platform 2 to Central
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.27–$1.91
Train from Boggo Road/Park Road station, platform 1 to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.45–$6.36

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$59.78

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$241.68
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$216.24

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.13

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$699.59
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$559.67
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$572.39

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$699.59
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$763.19
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$572.39

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$699.59
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.84–$699.59

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,555.31–$3,313.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from City of Brisbane to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from City of Brisbane to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which costs $53.26 - $184.78 and takes 28h.

What is the fastest way to get from City of Brisbane to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from City of Brisbane to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $97.83 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between City of Brisbane and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from City of Brisbane to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Wynnum Rd at Tingalpa West near Stanton Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.

Is there a direct train between City of Brisbane and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from City of Brisbane station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Murarrie station, platform 2 and arriving at Southern Cross via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h.

How far is it from City of Brisbane to Melbourne?

The distance between City of Brisbane and Melbourne is 1432 km. The road distance is 1746.8 km.

How do I travel from City of Brisbane to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from City of Brisbane to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 28h and costs $53.26 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from City of Brisbane to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from City of Brisbane to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the City of Brisbane to Melbourne bus from?

City of Brisbane to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the City of Brisbane to Melbourne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from City of Brisbane to Melbourne?

The best way to get from City of Brisbane to Melbourne is to train via Sydney which takes 28h and costs $53.26 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $402.17 and takes 31h. There are no good options to train between City of Brisbane to Melbourne.

Where does the City of Brisbane to Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the City of Brisbane to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from City of Brisbane to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between City of Brisbane to Melbourne is 1747 km. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from City of Brisbane to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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