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How to get fromMelbourne to Port of Brisbaneby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Port of 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
    3h 59m
    $218–413

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    cheapest
    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
    5h 27m
    $194–562

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    25h 44m
    $304–559

  4. Train

    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 13m
    $215–598

  5. Drive 1,660.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Port of Brisbanecar car 1,660.3 km
    18h 46m
    $295–426

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train train
    7h
    $220–508

  7. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    30h 56m
    $297–392

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

Calendar219Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,421 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Port of Brisbane, 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 Port of Brisbane via Central Station and Brisbane in around 25h 44m.

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