There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Gunnedah by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tamworth, bus
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tamworth (TMW)plane BNE - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus
5h 1m$358–685Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Stationtrain 243
17h 8m$100–266Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Moree Station to Gunnedah Stationtrain 244
10h 3m$148–423Drive 616 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Gunnedahcar 616 km
7h 16m$113–163Fly to Armidale, bus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Armidale (ARM)plane BNE - ARM
- Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus
7h 9m$383–655Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Moreebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus 4416 / ...
10h 24m$147–422Bus via Urunga
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Urungabus
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus 362
16h 56m$193–266
Brisbane to Gunnedah by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Gunnedah is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Gunnedah is to fly and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $350 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Roma Street and arriving at Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Moree Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Gunnedah Station via Maitland Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.
The distance between Brisbane and Gunnedah is 566 km. The road distance is 616 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Gunnedah without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 3m and costs $140 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Brisbane to Gunnedah, including transfers.
Brisbane to Gunnedah bus services, operated by Crisps Coaches, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.
Brisbane to Gunnedah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Gunnedah is to train which takes 17h 8m and costs $100 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $430 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Gunnedah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Roma Street Station to Gunnedah Station via Maitland Station and Werris Creek Station in around 17h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Moree and Moree Station, Coach Stop in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–380
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Tamworth via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $290–380
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale via Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Moree Station to Gunnedah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
Train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $30–45
Train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $10–16
- First Class
- $17–26
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Moree Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Brisbane to Gunnedah bus services, operated by Crisps Coaches, arrive at Moree station.
Gunnedah is 1h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 10:49 AM in Brisbane and 11:49 AM in Gunnedah.
Brisbane to Gunnedah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Gunnedah is 616 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Brisbane to Gunnedah.
There are 14+ hotels available in Gunnedah.

