What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station is to bus which costs $160 - $200 and takes 28h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $170 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Melbourne Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane station to Melbourne Central Station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station, Stand F and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Melbourne Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Melbourne Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 21m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between Brisbane and Melbourne Central Station is 1415 km. The road distance is 1641.8 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 26h 21m and costs $140 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station bus from?

Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 26h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $200 and takes 28h 23m.

Where does the Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.

Where does the Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station is 1642 km. It takes approximately 18h 22m to drive from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station.

Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station by plane, train, bus, 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 43m
$176–362
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
26h 21m
$141–505
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus 3206
2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
28h 23m
$166–200
Drive 1,641.8 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Melbourne Central Stationcar 1,641.8 km
18h 22m
$294–425
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
5h 37m
$189–445
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 16m
$158–528
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
7h 10m
$201–681
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 3h
$2,696–3,696

Brisbane to Melbourne Central Station by train

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Distance: 1,414.5 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, 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 Melbourne Central Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 26h 21m.

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