How to travel from Orange to Brisbane, Australia

The distance between Orange and Brisbane is around 853km (530 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Orange to Brisbane by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Dubbo Station then fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Brisbane (BNE).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$605($405)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Brisbane.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$155($105)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Brisbane.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$220($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Brisbane.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Distance984km (611 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Brisbane

There are several options for getting from Orange to Brisbane by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$155 ($105) and will take around 18h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$605 ($405).

The distance between Orange and Brisbane is around 853km (530 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 748km (465 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Orange and Brisbane by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Brisbane is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$605 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$155 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Brisbane. It typically takes around 18h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 35m.

NSW TrainLink run train services between Orange and Brisbane. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 35m, 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 Orange and Brisbane. It typically takes around 21h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange 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 21h 30m.

Australia Wide Coaches and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Orange and Brisbane. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Brisbane. We recommend that you take the train to Dubbo Station then fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Orange and Brisbane. The distance is around 984km (611 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Brisbane is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$605 ($405).

How do I get from Orange to Brisbane

Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Brisbane

Transport options from Orange to Brisbane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 55m
A$605($405)
twice daily853km (530 miles)
Train
18h 35m
A$155($105)
twice daily1,286km (799 miles)
Bus
21h 30m
A$220($150)
once daily1,274km (792 miles)
Drive
11h 5m
A$185($125)
on demand984km (611 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