What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Carlton?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Carlton is to train and fly which costs $140 - $410 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Carlton?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Carlton is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $180 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Faraday St/Lygon St via Central Station and Little Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Carlton?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Carlton station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 21m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Carlton?

The distance between Brisbane and Carlton is 1421 km. The road distance is 1641 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Carlton without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Carlton without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 26h 21m and costs $140 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Carlton?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Brisbane to Carlton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Carlton bus from?

Brisbane to Carlton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Carlton train from?

Brisbane to Carlton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to Carlton?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Carlton is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $180 - $370. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 26h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 30h 49m.

Where does the Brisbane to Carlton bus arrive?

Brisbane to Carlton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Brisbane to Carlton train arrive?

Brisbane to Carlton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Carlton is 1641 km. It takes approximately 18h 22m to drive from Brisbane to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5332+ hotels available in Carlton.

Brisbane to Carlton - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
5h 2m
$182–368
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
26h 21m
$141–505
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
30h 49m
$253–626
Drive 1,641 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Carltoncar 1,641 km
18h 22m
$295–426
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
6h 42m
$146–406
Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain
6h 11m
$168–528
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
7h 47m
$176–456
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 2h
$2,696–3,696

Brisbane to Carlton by train

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26h 21mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,421.4 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Carlton, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to Melbourne Central Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 26h 21m.

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