How to travel from Albury to Brisbane, Australia

The distance between Albury and Brisbane is around 1,145km (711 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Albury to Brisbane by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Brisbane (BNE).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$460($310)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Central Station and then to Brisbane.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Brisbane.

  • Duration24h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$290($195)

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Drive

Drive to Brisbane.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Distance1,437km (893 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Brisbane

There are several options for getting from Albury to Brisbane by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$460 ($310).

The distance between Albury and Brisbane is around 1,145km (711 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,117km (694 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Albury and Brisbane by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Brisbane is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx A$460 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Brisbane. It typically takes around 22hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22hrs.

XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Albury and Brisbane. Trains depart once daily and will take around 22hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Brisbane. It typically takes around 24h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 10m.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Albury and Brisbane. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Brisbane. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Albury and Brisbane with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

Qantas and Regional Express fly between Albury and Brisbane. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and and arrive into Brisbane (BNE). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Albury to Brisbane typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and and arrive into Brisbane (BNE).

The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albury and Brisbane. The distance is around 1,437km (893 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Brisbane is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around A$460 ($310).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Brisbane

Transport options from Albury to Brisbane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
A$460($310)
every 20 mins1,145km (711 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
A$335($225)
every 30 mins1,243km (772 miles)
Train + 1 similar
22hrs
A$195($130)
once daily1,621km (1,007 miles)
Train via Central Station22h 10m
A$195($130)
once daily1,621km (1,007 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
24h 10m
A$290($195)
once daily1,638km (1,018 miles)
Bus via Parramatta1 day 1h
A$170($115)
4 times a week1,584km (984 miles)
Drive
15h 20m
A$190($130)
on demand1,437km (893 miles)

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Airports near Brisbane

The following major airports near Brisbane offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brisbane
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Brisbane
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Brisbane