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 $120 - $410 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 4h 16m and costs $150 - $340.

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 27h 16m.

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 Bald Hills station, platform 3 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge?

The distance between Melbourne and Bracken Ridge is 1420 km. The road distance is 1657.5 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 train which takes 26h 45m and costs $130 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 4h 16m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 45m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 27h 16m.

Where does the Melbourne to Bracken Ridge bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Bracken Ridge?

Bracken Ridge is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 7:27 AM in Melbourne and 6:27 AM in Bracken Ridge.

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 1657 km. It takes approximately 18h 43m to drive from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge.

Where can I stay near Bracken Ridge?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Bracken Ridge.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Bracken Ridge 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 Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
4h 16m
$156–333
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 Roma Streettrain
6h 37m
$121–401
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 45m
$138–494
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
27h 16m
Drive 1,657.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Bracken Ridgecar 1,657.5 km
18h 43m
$314–453
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
5h 7m
$186–463
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
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
7h 18m
$161–461
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
6h 58m
$142–422
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 43m
$220–288

Melbourne to Bracken Ridge by train

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26h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,420 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Bald Hills station, platform 3 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 26h 45m.

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