There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to McDowall by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train, line 350 bus
best- Take the train from International Airport Station to Bowen Hills station, platform 1train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 2 to Enoggera station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Wardell St at Enoggera near Samford Rd to Beckett Rd at McDowall Northbus 350 / ...
1h 14m$20–26Drive 13.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to McDowallcar 13.6 km
14 min$3–4Line 320 bus, line 598 bus
- Take the bus from Junction Rd at Eagle Junction station, stop 28 to Chermside interchangebus 320
- Take the bus from Chermside Shopping Centre interchange D to Rode Rd at Trouts Roadbus 598
1h 44m$20–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to McDowalltaxi 13.6 km
14 min$40–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brisbane-BNE to McDowall13.6 km
14 minTrain, line 353 bus
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Central station, platform 1train Bdbr / ...
- Take the bus from Queen Street Stop 56 near Edward St to Rode Rd at Trouts Roadbus 353
1h 49m$19–25
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to McDowall by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to McDowall is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to McDowall is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane Airport (BNE) station to McDowall. However, there are services departing from Junction Rd at Eagle Junction station, stop 28 and arriving at Rode Rd at Trouts Road via Chermside Shopping Centre interchange D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and McDowall is 22 km. The road distance is 13.6 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to McDowall without a car is to train and line 350 bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $19 - $27.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to McDowall, including transfers.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to McDowall bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Junction Rd at Eagle Junction station, stop 28.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to McDowall bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Chermside interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) to McDowall is 14 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to McDowall.
There are 2474+ hotels available in McDowall.
What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and McDowall, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from International Airport Station to Rode Rd at Trouts Road via Eagle Junction station, platform 1, Junction Rd at Eagle Junction station, stop 28, and Chermside Shopping Centre interchange D in around 1h 44m.
Train from International Airport Station to Bowen Hills station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 2 to Enoggera station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Central station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Wardell St at Enoggera near Samford Rd to Beckett Rd at McDowall North
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Junction Rd at Eagle Junction station, stop 28 to Chermside interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Chermside Shopping Centre interchange D to Rode Rd at Trouts Road
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Queen Street Stop 56 near Edward St to Rode Rd at Trouts Road
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brisbane-BNE to McDowall
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
Redcliffe Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 3860 1867
- Website
- 131008.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and McDowall. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


