What is the cheapest way to get from Central Station to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Melbourne is to bus via Liverpool Station which costs $100 - $110 and takes 12h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Station to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Central Station to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $140 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Central Station and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney Central Station station and arriving at Melbourne. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Central Station and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Southern Cross. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Central Station to Melbourne?

The distance between Central Station and Melbourne is 734 km. The road distance is 856.8 km.

How do I travel from Central Station to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Central Station to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 10h 50m and costs $65 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Central Station to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Central Station to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central Station to Melbourne bus from?

Central Station to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.

Where do I catch the Central Station to Melbourne train from?

Central Station to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Central Station to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Central Station to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $140 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 10h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $320 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Central Station to Melbourne bus arrive?

Central Station to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Melbourne station.

Where does the Central Station to Melbourne train arrive?

Central Station to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Central Station to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Central Station to Melbourne is 857 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Central Station to Melbourne.

How do I get a train ticket from Central Station to Melbourne?

Book your Central Station to Melbourne train tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Central Station to Melbourne?

Book your Central Station to Melbourne bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5303+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Central Station to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Central Station to Melbourne by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3h 29m
$146–340
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
10h 50m
$65–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
11h 55m
$95–320
Drive 856.8 km
1. Drive from Central Station to Melbournecar 856.8 km
9h 1m
$154–223
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
5h 7m
$122–290
Bus via Liverpool Station
1. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 22m
$100–107

Central Station to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 734.2 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Central Station, 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.

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