How to Book Train Travel From Brisbane to Melbourne

Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, Australia, is known as both the sporting and cultural capitals of the country and is the subject of numerous novels and films. The city was founded under the national "quarter acre home and garden" for all campaign, which is often referred to as the "Australian Dream." The Australian Rail Corporation offers effortless, fast transportation to Melbourne from Brisbane.

Things You'll Need

• Phone
• Computer with Internet access

Instructions

Book Your Train Travel From Brisbane to Melbourne

1. Book travel through the CountryLink Web site (see Resources below). Scan the available timetables for the 32 train, which departs Brisbane Transit for Melbourne Southern Cross with a connection at Sydney Central. This is the most direct route to your destination.

2. Book your train travel online by selecting the number of people traveling with you (note there's a maximum of 9 for online bookings), including those eligible for discounts, such as children and students.

3. Verify that the selections made to book your train travel are correct, and then finalize your purchase. Fares will be moderate.

4. Keep the email confirmation sent to you by the railway service as your receipt and boarding pass.

5. Call or visit a CountryLink Travel Center to book train travel for groups of 10 or more. The number for CountryLink Travel Center is 011 ([phone]. Book travel for smaller groups by calling 011 ([phone].

Find Your Way Around Melbourne

1. Board the City Circle Tram, a free transportation service that runs daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except for Christmas Day and Good Friday) with extended hours on weekends. The tram serves several tourist attractions.

2. Get your bearings. Southern Cross Station has 22 tracks and 16 platforms that run east to west. Platforms 1 through 8 provide the most access to local transportation services.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally from outside the United States, check which prefix to use. All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

• Book travel online to find a host of Internet-only discounts.

• Be aware that Melbourne Southern Cross Station was formerly known as Spencer Street Railway Station and may still be referred to by that name locally.

• Purchase a Metcard and utilize the city's public transportation system. Note that NightRider, the post-midnight bus and the airport bus are not included.

• Mind your personal belongings and luggage at all times at the Southern Cross Station. Melbourne is as safe as any other Australian city, but the station can swarm with an average of 30,000 passengers an hour during busy travel times.