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How to get fromBrisbane to Darling Downsby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Darling Downs by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Tarabus bus
    4h 43m
    $130–167

  2. Drive 290 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brisbane to Darling Downscar car 290 km
    3h 28m
    $53–76

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Toowoombatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Tara Turn Offbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Tara Turn Off to Darling Downstaxi taxi
    7h 11m
    $157–772

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  • Distance: 325.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Darling Downs, QLD, Australia?

Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Brisbane City to Tara 6 times a week. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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