There are 6 ways to get from Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
4h 9m$139–329Train
cheapest- Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
13h 20m$94–284Train, bus
- Take the train from Seaford Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Frankston
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney International Airportbus Au100-4 / ...
14h 31m$142–242Drive 889.4 km
- Drive from Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 889.4 km
9h 35m$160–230Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
5h 41m$104–273Bus
- Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
15h 6m$147–332
Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which costs $90 - $290 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $130 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD). However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St and arriving at Sydney International Airport via Koo Wee Rup Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Cranbourne station to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Station and arriving at International Airport Station via Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Cranbourne and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 770 km. The road distance is 889.4 km.
The best way to get from Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to train which takes 13h 20m and costs $90 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD), including transfers.
Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by V/Line, depart from Koo Wee Rup Station.
Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Cranbourne Station.
The best way to get from Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which takes 13h 20m and costs $90 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 15h 6m.
What companies run services between Cranbourne, VIC, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
You can take a train from Cranbourne Station to International Airport Station via Town Hall Station, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, Spencer St/Collins St #1, Southern Cross, and Central Station in around 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St to Sydney International Airport via Koo Wee Rup Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 15h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–420
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Seaford Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Footscray Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–310
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More Questions & Answers
Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 889 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Cranbourne to Sydney Airport (SYD).
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