There are 6 ways to get from Alexandria to Melbourne by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3h 18m$146–340Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h 54m$68–255Bus via Wolli Creek Station, Discovery Point Pl (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 50m$161–336Drive 852.7 km
- Drive from Alexandria to Melbournecar 852.7 km
8h 54m$152–220Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
4h 56m$117–290Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
13h 39m$133–234
Alexandria to Melbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Melbourne is to train which costs $65 - $260 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $140 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Huntley St At Burrows Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Alexandria station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Green Square Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Alexandria and Melbourne is 731 km. The road distance is 852.7 km.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs $65 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Alexandria to Melbourne, including transfers.
Alexandria to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Alexandria to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $140 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $260 and takes 11h 54m, you could also bus via Wolli Creek Station, Discovery Point Pl, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 12h 50m.
What companies run services between Alexandria, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–310
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Alexandria to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Alexandria to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Melbourne is 853 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Alexandria to Melbourne.
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