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How to get fromMelbourne Central Station to Brisbaneby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    4h 39m
    $175–363

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    27h 12m
    $140–505

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    26h 17m
    $266–524

  4. Drive 1,641 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Central Station to Brisbanecar car 1,641 km
    18h 27m
    $294–425

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane AVV - BNE
    6h 7m
    $156–528

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    6h 24m
    $188–448

  7. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    30h 36m
    $222–291

Melbourne Central Station to Brisbane by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration27h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,414.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne Central Station to Brisbane via Melbourne, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 26h 17m.

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