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How to get fromBrisbane to Thorntonby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Thornton by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Plainlandbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Plainland to Thorntontaxi taxi
    1h 27m
    $88–126

  2. Drive 98.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brisbane to Thorntoncar car 98.6 km
    1h 27m
    $18–26

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain train Westlander
    2h 12m
    $64–370

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  • Distance: 103.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Thornton, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Laidley twice a week. Tickets cost $14–305 and the journey takes 1h 47m.

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