How to travel from Brisbane to Daylesford, Australia
The distance between Brisbane and Daylesford is around 1,501km (933 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Brisbane to Daylesford by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Daylesford → Brisbane if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costA$350($235)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Ballan.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$315($215)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brisbane and Daylesford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Daylesford by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$315 ($215) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$350 ($235).
The distance between Brisbane and Daylesford is around 1,501km (933 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,377km (855 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Brisbane and Daylesford by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Daylesford is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$350 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Daylesford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$315 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Brisbane and Daylesford. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brisbane and Daylesford. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brisbane to Daylesford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Melbourne and Ballan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Brisbane and Daylesford. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brisbane to Daylesford. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Daylesford is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Daylesford. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Brisbane and Daylesford. The distance is around 1,673km (1,040 miles) by road and it will take around 19hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Daylesford is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$350 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brisbane and Daylesford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 4h 45m | A$350($235) | 5 times a week | 1,501km (933 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 50m | A$385($260) | 5 times a week | 1,538km (955 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6hrs | A$740($495) | 5 times a week | 1,676km (1,041 miles) |
| Bus to Ballina, Fly | 7h 20m | A$480($325) | 5 times a week | 1,594km (991 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 15m | A$460($310) | 5 times a week | 1,638km (1,018 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 50m | A$390($265) | 5 times a week | 1,704km (1,059 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | A$315($215) | 5 times a week | 2,078km (1,291 miles) |
Drive | 19hrs | A$315($215) | on demand | 1,673km (1,040 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brisbane and Daylesford
Bus companies
Public Transport Victoria
Byron Easy Bus
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Qantas
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Daylesford
The following major airports near Daylesford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Daylesford
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 81km (51 miles) from Daylesford
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 283km (176 miles) from Daylesford