How to travel from Daylesford to Brisbane, Australia

The distance between Daylesford and Brisbane is around 1,504km (935 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Daylesford to Brisbane by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$350($235)
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Brisbane.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$320($215)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Brisbane.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Distance1,672km (1,039 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Brisbane

There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Brisbane by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$320 ($215) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$350 ($235).

The distance between Daylesford and Brisbane is around 1,504km (935 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,377km (855 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Daylesford and Brisbane by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Brisbane is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$350 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$320 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Brisbane. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballan Station/Atkinson St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

V/Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Daylesford and Brisbane. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Daylesford and Brisbane. The distance is around 1,672km (1,039 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 Daylesford to Brisbane is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$350 ($235).

How do I get from Daylesford to Brisbane

Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Brisbane

Transport options from Daylesford to Brisbane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
A$350($235)
5 times a week1,504km (935 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 15m
A$385($260)
5 times a week1,541km (957 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
A$320($215)
5 times a week2,079km (1,292 miles)
Drive
19hrs
A$315($215)
on demand1,672km (1,039 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