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How to get fromBrisbane to Gippsland Lakesby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Brisbane to Gippsland Lakes by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport, train, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNE - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Bairnsdale Station to Gippsland Lakescar car
    11h 35m
    $210–411

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Bairnsdale Station to Gippsland Lakescar car
    33h 23m
    $169–548

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    4. Drive from Bairnsdale to Gippsland Lakescar car
    31h
    $201–362

  4. Drive 1,721.3 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Gippsland Lakescar car 1,721.3 km
    19h 57m
    $307–443

  5. Fly Brisbane Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane BNE - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bailey St/Princes Hwybus bus
    3. Drive from Bailey St/Princes Hwy to Gippsland Lakescar car
    13h 44m
    $200–495

  6. Fly Brisbane Airport to Merimbula Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane BNE - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    3. Drive from Bairnsdale to Gippsland Lakescar car
    14h 6m
    $386–887

  7. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train, drive

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Bairnsdale Station to Gippsland Lakescar car
    13h 10m
    $174–438

  8. Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BNE - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Bairnsdale Station to Gippsland Lakescar car
    13h 18m
    $186–571

  9. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train, drive

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MCY - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Bairnsdale Station to Gippsland Lakescar car
    14h 20m
    $204–480

  10. Bus, drive via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    4. Drive from Bairnsdale to Gippsland Lakescar car
    31h 31m
    $217–470

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar218Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,824.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Gippsland Lakes. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, take the train to Bairnsdale Station, then drive to Gippsland Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane to Gippsland Lakes via Sydney Central Station, Canberra, Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave, and Bairnsdale in around 31h.

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