The average train between Melbourne and Brisbane takes 2d 14h and the fastest train takes 33h 3m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Melbourne to Brisbane. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Melbourne and Brisbane. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Brisbane at 4:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Brisbane station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 14h.
Melbourne to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Book your Melbourne to Brisbane train tickets online with NSW TrainLink XPT.
The distance between Melbourne and Brisbane is 1,374.8 km. The road distance is 1,926 km.
You can take a train from Southern Cross to Roma Street Station via Central Station in around 26h 8m.
