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

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Essendon is to fly which costs $150 - $340 and takes 5h 5m.

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 5m and costs $150 - $340.

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 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 25h 47m and costs $140 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 5m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $140 - $500 and takes 25h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 30h 23m.

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 3417+ 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 (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
5h 5m
$150–336
Train via Sydney
cheapest
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 Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
30h 23m
$257–526
Drive 1,639 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Essendoncar 1,639 km
18h 19m
$290–419
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
5h 59m
$158–349
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
Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
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
7h 23m
$185–541
Train
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Broadmeadowstrain
47h 40m
$2,696–3,696

Brisbane to Essendon by train

1Weekly Trains

25h 47mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Essendon, 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 Glenbervie Station via Central Station and Broadmeadows Station in around 25h 47m.

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