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Brisbane to Melbourne trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Brisbane and Melbourne takes 25h 45m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Brisbane to Melbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 45m
Duration
1,926 km
Distance
$243
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Brisbane to Melbourne train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Brisbane and Melbourne. The service departs Brisbane at 5:45 AM in the morning, which arrives into Melbourne at 07:30:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brisbane to Melbourne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,925.5 km
  • Duration: 25h 45m

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

You can take a train from Roma Street Station to Southern Cross via Central Station in around 26h 15m.

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