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How to get fromBrisbane to Southbankby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Southbank by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNE - MEL
    4h 26m
    $176–362

  2. Train via Sydney

    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 / ...
    26h 15m
    $135–499

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    30h 55m
    $282–560

  4. Drive 1,643.8 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Southbankcar car 1,643.8 km
    18h 25m
    $295–426

  5. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    5h 20m
    $189–445

  6. Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    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
    6h 9m
    $162–522

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2d 2h
    $2,690–3,690

Brisbane to Southbank by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration26h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,413.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Southbank, 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 Southern Cross via Central Station in around 26h 15m.

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