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How to get fromGreat Ocean Road to Sydneyby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Great Ocean Road to Sydney by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    8h 27m
    $165–357

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    8h 25m
    $132–305

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Geelong
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    15h 57m
    $164–369

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Webster St/Dunlop St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    17h 14m
    $246–471

  5. Drive 1,062.4 km

    1. Drive from Great Ocean Road to Sydneycar car 1,062.4 km
    12h
    $191–276

  6. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    12h 11m
    $167–403

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Webster St/Dunlop St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    17h 16m
    $204–334

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar472Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,047.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Great Ocean Road, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Great Ocean Road to Central Station via Warrnambool Station and Southern Cross in around 15h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Great Ocean Road to Central Station via Webster St/Dunlop St, Ballarat, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 17h 14m.

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