There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Federation Square by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)BNE - MEL
4h 45m$166–362Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest- Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)OOL - MEL
6h 29m$120–360Train via Sydney
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
26h 12m$141–505Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central StationSydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
29h 32m$237–606Drive 1,643.5 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Federation Square1,643.5 km
18h 20m$320–462Fly Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)BNE - AVV
- Take the train from Werribee Station to Flinders Street Station
6h 16m$182–468Train
- Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
2d 3h$3,371–4,461
Brisbane to Federation Square by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Federation Square is to train and fly which costs $120 - $360 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Federation Square is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $160 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Federation Square. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Federation Square station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Flinders Street Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 12m.
The distance between Brisbane and Federation Square is 1415 km. The road distance is 1643.5 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Federation Square without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 26h 12m and costs $140 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Brisbane to Federation Square, including transfers.
Brisbane to Federation Square bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Brisbane to Federation Square train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Federation Square is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $160 - $370. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 26h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $650 and takes 29h 32m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Federation Square, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to Federation Square via Central Station, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 26h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–430
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–360
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $140–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–300
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–310
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–310
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–320
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Werribee Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3,365–4,455
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Gold Premium
- $4,455
- Gold
- $3,365
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–330
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $180–280
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane to Federation Square bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Brisbane to Federation Square train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Federation Square is 1643 km. It takes approximately 18h 20m to drive from Brisbane to Federation Square.
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