What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Essendon is to train and fly which costs $100 - $340 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Essendon is to fly which takes 5h and costs $150 - $310.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Glenbervie Station via Central Station and Broadmeadows Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 47m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Essendon?

The distance between Brisbane and Essendon is 1407 km. The road distance is 1637.3 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Essendon without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 25h 47m and costs $140 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Essendon?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Brisbane to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Essendon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Brisbane to Essendon?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Essendon is to fly which takes 5h and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $140 - $500 and takes 25h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 27h 45m.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Essendon?

Essendon is 1h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 7:32 AM in Brisbane and 8:32 AM in Essendon.

Where does the Brisbane to Essendon train arrive?

Brisbane to Essendon train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Essendon is 1637 km. It takes approximately 18h 18m to drive from Brisbane to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5079+ hotels available in Essendon.

Brisbane to Essendon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Brisbane to Essendon by plane, train, bus, or car

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
5h
$150–306
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
6h 33m
$108–334
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
25h 47m
$141–495
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
27h 45m
$163–261
Drive 1,637.3 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Essendoncar 1,637.3 km
18h 18m
$297–429
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 29m
$162–468
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
7h 50m
$124–334
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from South Brisbane 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 bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
8h 2m
$136–486
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain
47h 40m
$2,696–3,696

Brisbane to Essendon by train

13Weekly Trains

25h 47mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,407 km
Duration: 5h

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to Glenbervie Station via Central Station and Broadmeadows Station in around 25h 47m.

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