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 $110 - $340 and takes 6h 45m.

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 6m and costs $150 - $360.

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 26h 2m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Essendon?

The distance between Brisbane and Essendon is 1407 km. The road distance is 1639 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 26h 2m and costs $140 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m 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 6m and costs $150 - $360. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $140 - $500 and takes 26h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 28h 16m.

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 1639 km. It takes approximately 18h 19m to drive from Brisbane to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5155+ hotels available in Essendon.

Brisbane to Essendon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 6m
$150–356
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
6h 45m
$114–334
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 / ...
26h 2m
$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 Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
28h 16m
$183–291
Drive 1,639 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Essendoncar 1,639 km
18h 19m
$297–429
Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
6h 40m
$148–438
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 52m
$134–424
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain
47h 40m
$2,696–3,696

Brisbane to Essendon by train

13Weekly Trains

26h 2mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,407 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to Glenbervie Station via Central Station and Broadmeadows Station in around 26h 2m.

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