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

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Essendon is to train and fly which costs $120 - $400 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Essendon is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $160 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Melbourne via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Glenbervie Station via Central Station and Broadmeadows Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 2m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Essendon?

The distance between Brisbane and Essendon is 1407 km. The road distance is 1639 km.

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

The best way to get from Brisbane to Essendon without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 26h 2m and costs $170 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Brisbane to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Essendon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Essendon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to Essendon?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Essendon is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $170 - $490 and takes 26h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 31h 26m.

Where does the Brisbane to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brisbane to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brisbane to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Essendon is 1639 km. It takes approximately 18h 17m to drive from Brisbane to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5132+ hotels available in Essendon.

Brisbane to Essendon - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Essendon 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
4h 49m
$161–348
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
6h 34m
$124–394
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
26h 2m
$171–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
31h 26m
$268–544
Drive 1,639 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Essendoncar 1,639 km
18h 17m
$294–424
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 Southern Cross Stationtrain
6h 40m
$159–520
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain
2d
$2,696–3,696

Brisbane to Essendon by train

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26h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,406.6 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Essendon, 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 Glenbervie Station via Central Station and Broadmeadows Station in around 26h 2m.

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