What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to North Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to North Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $150 - $440 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to North Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to North Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h and costs $190 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and North Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to North Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Hawke St/Spencer St via Central Station and Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and North Melbourne?

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

How far is it from Brisbane to North Melbourne?

The distance between Brisbane and North Melbourne is 1420 km. The road distance is 1641.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Brisbane to North Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 26h 21m and costs $170 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to North Melbourne?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Brisbane to North Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to North Melbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brisbane to North Melbourne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to North Melbourne?

The best way to get from Brisbane to North Melbourne is to fly which takes 5h and costs $190 - $380. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $170 - $490 and takes 26h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 30h 28m.

Where does the Brisbane to North Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brisbane to North Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brisbane to North Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to North Melbourne is 1641 km. It takes approximately 18h 22m to drive from Brisbane to North Melbourne.

Where can I stay near North Melbourne?

There are 5290+ hotels available in North Melbourne.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to North Melbourne 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
5h
$193–380
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 45m
$156–436
Train via Sydney
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
$171–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
30h 28m
$268–524
Drive 1,641.4 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to North Melbournecar 1,641.4 km
18h 22m
$301–435
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 Footscray Stationtrain
6h 19m
$157–534
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 3h
$2,696–3,696

Brisbane to North Melbourne by train

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26h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,419.6 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and North Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to North Melbourne Station via Central Station, Southern Cross, and Southern Cross Station in around 26h 21m.

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