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How to get fromCanberra to Brisbaneby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CBR - BNE
    3h 44m
    $170–420

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    19h 14m
    $99–304

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    17h 10m
    $166–358

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    18h 16m
    $106–308

  5. Drive 1,169.1 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Brisbanecar car 1,169.1 km
    12h 26m
    $207–299

  6. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CBR - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    5h 27m
    $125–407

  7. Bus, train via Wollongong

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    23h 55m
    $174–255

Canberra to Brisbane by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration19h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 978.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Brisbane via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 17h 10m.

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