What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) is to fly and train which costs $140 - $390 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $160 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Brisbane (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region). However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Brisbane via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Brisbane (Region)?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 8m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region)?

The distance between Melbourne and Brisbane (Region) is 1410 km. The road distance is 1643.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 25h 20m and costs $230 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region)?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) bus from?

Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) train from?

Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region)?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $490 and takes 25h 20m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 8m.

Where does the Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) bus arrive?

Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region)?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) is 1643 km. It takes approximately 18h 25m to drive from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region).

How do I get a train ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region)?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region)?

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Where can I stay near Brisbane (Region)?

There are 2532+ hotels available in Brisbane (Region).

Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
4h 8m
$165–353
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 8m
$137–493
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
25h 20m
$233–487
Drive 1,643.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Brisbane (Region)car 1,643.3 km
18h 25m
$289–418
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
5h 56m
$140–390
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
5h 36m
$151–512
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
7h 9m
$191–451
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
29h 50m
$197–274

Melbourne to Brisbane (Region) by train

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Distance: 1,410.4 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Brisbane (Region), QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Brisbane via Central Station in around 25h 20m.

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