What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $120 - $400 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $160 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane Roma Street and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane Roma Street and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brisbane and arriving at Southern Cross. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne?

The distance between Brisbane Roma Street and Melbourne is 1414 km. The road distance is 1640.2 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 26h and costs $130 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne bus from?

Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne train from?

Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $160 - $340. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 29h 29m.

Where does the Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne bus arrive?

Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Brisbane Roma Street and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 1h ahead of Brisbane Roma Street. It is currently 5:54 PM in Brisbane Roma Street and 6:54 PM in Melbourne.

Where does the Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne train arrive?

Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne is 1640 km. It takes approximately 18h 22m to drive from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5327+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
4h 25m
$166–332
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
5h 59m
$120–400
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
26h
$135–499
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
29h 29m
Drive 1,640.2 km
1. Drive from Brisbane Roma Street to Melbournecar 1,640.2 km
18h 22m
$309–447
Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
6h 4m
$186–462
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
7h 14m
$140–726
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 3h
$3,365–4,455

Brisbane Roma Street to Melbourne by train

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26hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,413.8 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to Southern Cross via Central Station in around 26h.

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