Buses to Brisbane
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Brisbane, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane to Gold Coast | Australia | 71 km (44 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Brisbane to Sunshine Coast | Australia | 90 km (56 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Brisbane to Toowoomba | Australia | 106 km (66 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Brisbane to Newcastle | Australia | 619 km (385 mi) | about 11 h 21 min |
| Brisbane to Central Coast | Australia | 682 km (424 mi) | about 12 h 29 min |
| Brisbane to Sydney | Australia | 733 km (455 mi) | about 13 h 24 min |
| Brisbane to Wollongong | Australia | 800 km (497 mi) | about 14 h 36 min |
| Brisbane to Canberra | Australia | 944 km (587 mi) | about 17 h 12 min |
| Brisbane to Townsville | Australia | 1,111 km (690 mi) | about 20 h 11 min |
| Brisbane to Bendigo | Australia | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 23 h 56 min |
| Brisbane to Melbourne | Australia | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 24 h 55 min |
| Brisbane to Cairns | Australia | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 25 h 11 min |
| Brisbane to Geelong | Australia | 1,436 km (892 mi) | about 26 h 1 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.