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How to get fromBrisbane to Ayrby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Brisbane to Ayr by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Ayrbus bus
    6h 27m
    $161–455

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Ayrtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    17h 34m
    $130–4,606

  3. Bus via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Bowenbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bowen to Ayrbus bus Townsville / ...
    22h 30m
    $225–375

  4. Drive 1,245.9 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Ayrcar car 1,245.9 km
    14h 36m
    $224–323

  5. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BNE - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Ayrtrain train
    6h 26m
    $227–1,324

  6. Fly to Mackay, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane BNE - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Ayrtrain train
    9h 20m
    $217–1,457

  7. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane BNE - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Ayrcar car
    8h 29m
    $448–844

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Ayrbus bus Townsville / ...
    22h 45m
    $160–470

Brisbane to Ayr by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration17h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,223.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Ayr 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–4,606 and the journey takes 17h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Ayr via Bowen in around 22h 30m.

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