What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to train and fly which costs $110 - $370 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $140 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Sydney Central Station and Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Broadmeadows Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 12m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The distance between Brisbane and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 1393 km. The road distance is 1635.1 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 26h 12m and costs $140 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus from?

Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train from?

Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $140 - $340. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $140 - $500 and takes 26h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $310 - $600 and takes 31h 30m.

Where does the Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus arrive?

Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train arrive?

Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 1635 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL).

How do I get a bus ticket from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Book your Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

There are 5290+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 8 ways to travel via train, plane

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

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Fly from Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
3h 50m
$148–334
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
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
5h 25m
$112–362
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 12m
$141–495
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
31h 30m
$310–588
Drive 1,635.1 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 1,635.1 km
18h 13m
$292–422
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly
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
6h 36m
$143–413
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
7h 18m
$199–440
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain
2d
$2,696–3,696

Brisbane to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train and bus

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26h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,392.5 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), 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 Airport/Grants Rd via Central Station, Broadmeadows Station, and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd in around 26h 12m.

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