What is the travel distance from Brisbane to Melbourne?

Brisbane and Melbourne are 853 miles (1376 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Brisbane to Melbourne?

The majority of buses traveling from Brisbane to Melbourne start their journey at Cleveland - Toondah Harbour and wind up at Melbourne Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Melbourne?

Once in Melbourne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St Kilda, Phillip Island, National Sports Museum, Eureka Skydeck - Observation Deck and Funfields.

Bus Brisbane to Melbourne from $175 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Brisbane to Melbourne on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00pm	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1d 14h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Brisbane to Melbourne on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00pm	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1d 14h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Brisbane to Melbourne on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00pm	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1d 14h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:56 PM AEST.

Get from Brisbane to Melbourne

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 14hAverage Duration

853 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Brisbane and Melbourne?

Stops in Brisbane

A
Cleveland - Toondah Harbour
Emmett Drive at Toondah Harbour Ferry, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

Stops in Melbourne

A
Melbourne Airport
Visit page
B
Cheltenham - Southland Shopping Centre
Southland SC, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
Visit page
C
St Kilda - Habitat HQ
296 State Route 3, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,362 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2362 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $152

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Brisbane to Melbourne by bus

What is the travel distance from Brisbane to Melbourne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Brisbane to Melbourne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Melbourne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$367

11/24

$332

Today

$373

11/26

$348

11/27

$360

11/28

$350

11/29

$368

11/30

$325

The cheapest trip from Brisbane to Melbourne was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $325

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brisbane to Melbourne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $325 to $373 for a bus ticket from Brisbane to Melbourne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $325 which is on 2025-11-30.