There are 6 ways to get from Hawthorn to Sydney by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
3h 38m$134–436Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 6208 / ...
13h 19m$66–96Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
12h 17m$86–246Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
13h 10m$136–206Drive 859.1 km
- Drive from Hawthorn to Sydneycar 859.1 km
9h 7m$157–227Train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
5h 14m$118–440
Hawthorn to Sydney by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hawthorn to Sydney is to bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St which costs $65 - $100 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Hawthorn to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $130 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Hawthorn to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Sydney Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Hawthorn station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Glenferrie Station and arriving at Central Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
The distance between Hawthorn and Sydney is 746 km. The road distance is 859.1 km.
The best way to get from Hawthorn to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 12h 17m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Hawthorn to Sydney, including transfers.
Hawthorn to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
Hawthorn to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Hawthorn to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $130 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 12h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Hawthorn, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 11h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–500
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–420
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Hawthorn to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Hawthorn to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hawthorn to Sydney is 859 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Hawthorn to Sydney.
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