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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Brisbane is to fly and train which costs $110 - $380 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Brisbane is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $150 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Brisbane via Airport West Shopping Centre/Louis St, Campbellfield and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Brisbane station. However, there are services departing from Glenbervie Station and arriving at Roma Street Station via Broadmeadows Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 53m.

How far is it from Essendon to Brisbane?

The distance between Essendon and Brisbane is 1407 km. The road distance is 1637.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Brisbane without a car is to bus via Campbellfield which takes 26h 44m and costs $230 - $410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Essendon to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Brisbane bus from?

Essendon to Brisbane bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Campbellfield station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Brisbane train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essendon to Brisbane?

The best way to get from Essendon to Brisbane is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Campbellfield, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 26h 44m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $500 and takes 26h 53m.

Where does the Essendon to Brisbane bus arrive?

Essendon to Brisbane bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Essendon to Brisbane train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Brisbane is 1638 km. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Essendon to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2458+ hotels available in Brisbane.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Essendon to Brisbane by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, 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 Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
4h 55m
$158–346
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
6h 33m
$114–374
Bus via Campbellfield
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
26h 44m
$231–405
Train
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 53m
$140–496
Drive 1,637.8 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Brisbanecar 1,637.8 km
18h 23m
$299–432
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
6h 9m
$146–488
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
7h 56m
$144–444
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
7h 48m
$122–626
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
31h 45m
$246–386

Essendon to Brisbane by bus

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26h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,406.6 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Brisbane via Airport West Shopping Centre/Louis St, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Campbellfield, and Central Station in around 26h 44m.

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