What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Bells Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Bells Beach is to fly and shuttle which costs $160 - $350 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Bells Beach?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Bells Beach is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 30m and costs $240 - $550.

How far is it from Brisbane to Bells Beach?

The distance between Brisbane and Bells Beach is 1497 km. The road distance is 1739.9 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Bells Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Bells Beach without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 3m and costs $140 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Bells Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Brisbane to Bells Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Bells Beach bus from?

Brisbane to Bells Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Train or bus from Brisbane to Bells Beach?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Bells Beach is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 3m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 11m.

Where does the Brisbane to Bells Beach bus arrive?

Brisbane to Bells Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Bells Beach?

Bells Beach is 1h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 4:41 AM in Brisbane and 5:41 AM in Bells Beach.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Bells Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Bells Beach is 1740 km. It takes approximately 19h 27m to drive from Brisbane to Bells Beach.

Where can I stay near Bells Beach?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Bells Beach.

Brisbane to Bells Beach - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Bells Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Bells Beach. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 11m.

There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Bells Beach by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
2. Take the taxi from Avalon-Airport-AVV to Bells Beachtaxi
4h 30m
$248–544
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
29h 3m
$143–520
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
33h 11m
Drive 1,739.9 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Bells Beachcar 1,739.9 km
19h 27m
$313–451
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
3. Take the taxi from Avalon-Airport-AVV to Bells Beachtaxi
6h 18m
$202–522
Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
6h 48m
$168–344
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2d 6h
$3,373–4,476

Brisbane to Bells Beach by train and bus

13Weekly Services

29h 3mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,496.7 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Roma Street Station to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Central Station, Southern Cross Station, Geelong Station, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 29h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane to Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 33h 11m.

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