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How to get fromAyr to Brisbaneby bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Brisbane by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Townsville Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane TSV - BNE
    5h 24m
    $160–455

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    18h 1m
    $130–4,606

  3. Bus via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Bowenbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Bowen to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    22h 16m
    $219–376

  4. Drive 1,246.3 km

    1. Drive from Ayr to Brisbanecar car 1,246.3 km
    14h 37m
    $224–323

  5. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane PPP - BNE
    5h 36m
    $226–1,309

  6. Train to Mackay, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Mackaytrain train
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MKY - BNE
    8h 25m
    $215–1,442

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    23h 55m
    $180–550

Ayr to Brisbane by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration18h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,223.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Ayr, QLD, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Ayr to Roma Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–4,606 and the journey takes 18h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr to Brisbane Coach Terminal via Bowen in around 22h 16m.

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