Distance & Travel Time: Toowoomba to Brisbane, Queensland

Straight-line distance: 128 km (79 mi).
Road distance: ~130 km (81 mi) via Warrego Hwy (A2) / Gore Hwy (A39).

Travel Times by Mode

• Car: ~1h 30m (via Cunningham Hwy / Warrego Hwy); traffic can add 20–30m peak.
• Bus: 2–2.5 hrs (Greyhound, Murrays, Premier Motor Service); multiple daily.
• Train: No direct passenger service. Queensland Rail's "Westlander" (long-distance) stops at Toowoomba but not Brisbane. Connect via Rosewood (change to Citytrain) – total ~3–4 hrs, limited frequency.
• Flight: No commercial flights. Toowoomba (TWB) & Brisbane (BNE) are both served by private/charter only.

Best Options

• Drive – Most flexible, fastest door-to-door.
• Bus – Reliable, affordable (~$25–40), drops in CBD.
• Rideshare/Carpool – Check Gumtree, Facebook groups.

Check QldTraffic for real-time road conditions (Toowoomba Range section prone to fog/accidents).