How to travel from Yamba to Brisbane, Australia

The distance between Yamba and Brisbane is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Yamba to Brisbane by bus, train 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

Take the bus to Brisbane.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$52($35)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Brisbane.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$42($28)
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Drive

Drive to Brisbane.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Brisbane

There are several options for getting from Yamba to Brisbane by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$42 ($28) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$54 ($36).

The distance between Yamba and Brisbane is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Yamba and Brisbane by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamba to Brisbane is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$54 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$42 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Brisbane. We recommend that you drive to Brisbane. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Brisbane. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Yamba and Brisbane with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7hrs.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Yamba and Brisbane. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Brisbane. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Yamba and Brisbane. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Brisbane is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$42 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Brisbane

Transport options from Yamba to Brisbane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
A$52($35)
once daily304km (189 miles)
Bus to Brisbane8h 55m
A$45($30)
once daily381km (237 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 25m
A$42($28)
twice daily359km (223 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
A$54($36)
on demand277km (172 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