There are 6 ways to get from Frenchs Forest to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Line 271 bus, fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Take the bus from Forest Way Opp Forestway Shopping Centre to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand Lbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
4h 3m$150–347Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
12h 27m$72–262Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 52m$102–302Drive 870.9 km
- Drive from Frenchs Forest to Melbournecar 870.9 km
9h 16m$157–227Fly 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
5h 41m$126–297Bus via Frenchs Forest Rd Opp Cobb St
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
13h 48m$137–244
Frenchs Forest to Melbourne by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frenchs Forest to Melbourne is to train which costs $70 - $270 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Frenchs Forest to Melbourne is to line 271 bus and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $150 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Frenchs Forest to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Nth Beaches Hospital, Frenchs Forest Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Frenchs Forest station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Chatswood Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
The distance between Frenchs Forest and Melbourne is 754 km. The road distance is 870.9 km.
The best way to get from Frenchs Forest to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs $70 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Frenchs Forest to Melbourne, including transfers.
Frenchs Forest to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
Frenchs Forest to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Frenchs Forest to Melbourne is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs $70 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $310 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Frenchs Forest, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
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. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–250
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- 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
- $90–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- 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 Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Forest Way Opp Forestway Shopping Centre to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand L
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Frenchs Forest to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Frenchs Forest to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frenchs Forest to Melbourne is 871 km. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Frenchs Forest to Melbourne.
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