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How to get fromArarat to Sydneyby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ararat to Sydney by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Melton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    6h 8m
    $127–326

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    14h 35m
    $75–378

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ararat station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    15h 25m
    $190–389

  4. Drive 987 km

    1. Drive from Ararat to Sydneycar car 987 km
    11h 1m
    $177–255

  5. Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    6h 44m
    $126–303

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    15h 28m
    $140–358

Ararat to Sydney by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 917.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Ararat, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Ararat Station to Central Station via Southern Cross in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ararat station to Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 15h 25m.

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