The distance between Geelong and Brisbane is around 1,511km (939 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Geelong 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 from Avalon (AVV) to Brisbane (BNE).
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Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Brisbane.
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Sydney and then to Brisbane.
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There are several options for getting from Geelong to Brisbane by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$235 ($160).
The distance between Geelong and Brisbane is around 1,511km (939 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,436km (892 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Geelong and Brisbane by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geelong to Brisbane is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$235 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Geelong and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Geelong and Brisbane. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Geelong to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross and Central Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
V-Line, XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Geelong and Brisbane. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geelong and Brisbane. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Geelong to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
V-Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Geelong and Brisbane. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Geelong and Brisbane. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and arrive at Brisbane (BNE) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Geelong to Brisbane. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Geelong to Brisbane typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Geelong and Brisbane. The distance is around 1,815km (1,128 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geelong to Brisbane is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$235 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | A$235($160) | every 20 mins | 1,542km (958 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4hrs | A$185($125) | every 30 mins | 1,511km (939 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$240($160) | once daily | 2,006km (1,247 miles) |
Train via Southern Cross | 1 day 2h | A$240($160) | once daily | 2,006km (1,247 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | A$355($240) | once daily | 2,053km (1,276 miles) |
Drive | 19h 15m | A$240($160) | on demand | 1,815km (1,128 miles) |
Qantas
Virgin Australia
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