There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Toowong by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
4h 25m$188–395Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
5h 55m$141–451Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
25h 33m$245–491Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 20m$168–488Drive 1,636.1 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Toowongcar 1,636.1 km
18h 21m$298–430Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
5h 53m$142–529Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Toowong station, platform 1train
7h 27m$211–501Bus via Cabramatta
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
31h 2m$199–276
Melbourne to Toowong by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Toowong is to fly and train which costs $140 - $460 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Toowong is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $180 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Toowong. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at High St at Toowong, stop 14A via Central Station and King George Square, 1b. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Toowong 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 20m.
The distance between Melbourne and Toowong is 1417 km. The road distance is 1636.1 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Toowong without a car is to bus which takes 25h 33m and costs $240 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Melbourne to Toowong, including transfers.
Melbourne to Toowong bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Toowong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Toowong is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $180 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 25h 33m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 26h 20m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Toowong, 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 High St at Toowong, stop 14A via Central Station, Brisbane, and King George Square, 1b in around 25h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–410
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Avalon Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Melbourne to Toowong bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Toowong is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:59 AM in Melbourne and 2:59 AM in Toowong.
Melbourne to Toowong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Toowong is 1636 km. It takes approximately 18h 21m to drive from Melbourne to Toowong.
There are 2561+ hotels available in Toowong.






