What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge is to fly and train which costs $130 - $400 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $170 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Bracken Ridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Gawain Rd at Bracken Ridge, stop 43 via Central Station and Queen Street station, 1b. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Bracken Ridge?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 56m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge?

The distance between Melbourne and Bracken Ridge is 1421 km. The road distance is 1659.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge without a car is to bus which takes 26h 14m and costs $230 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Bracken Ridge bus from?

Melbourne to Bracken Ridge bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Bracken Ridge train from?

Melbourne to Bracken Ridge train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $170 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $480 and takes 26h 14m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 56m.

Where does the Melbourne to Bracken Ridge bus arrive?

Melbourne to Bracken Ridge bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Bracken Ridge train arrive?

Melbourne to Bracken Ridge train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Bracken Ridge is 1659 km. It takes approximately 18h 43m to drive from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge.

Where can I stay near Bracken Ridge?

There are 2176+ hotels available in Bracken Ridge.

Melbourne to Bracken Ridge - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
5h 11m
$177–364
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
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 Roma Streettrain
8h 5m
$117–620
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
26h 14m
$237–476
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 56m
$138–494
Drive 1,659.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Bracken Ridgecar 1,659.1 km
18h 43m
$302–436
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
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 Roma Streettrain
6h 37m
$131–391
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 39m
$143–483
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 Petrie station, platform 4train
7h 54m
$163–463
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
30h 40m
$220–288

Melbourne to Bracken Ridge by train and bus

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26h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,420.9 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Bracken Ridge, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Gawain Rd at Bracken Ridge, stop 43 via Central Station, Brisbane, and Queen Street station, 1b in around 26h 14m.

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