What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Darling Harbour?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Darling Harbour is to bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G which costs $65 - $75 and takes 11h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Darling Harbour?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Darling Harbour is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $130 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Darling Harbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Darling Harbour. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K via Liverpool Station, Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Darling Harbour?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Darling Harbour station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Pyrmont Bay station via Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Darling Harbour?

The distance between Melbourne and Darling Harbour is 738 km. The road distance is 856.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Darling Harbour without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Darling Harbour without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs $80 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Darling Harbour?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Melbourne to Darling Harbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Darling Harbour bus from?

Melbourne to Darling Harbour bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Darling Harbour train from?

Melbourne to Darling Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Darling Harbour?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Darling Harbour is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $130 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $250 and takes 11h 9m, you could also bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G, which costs $65 - $75 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Melbourne to Darling Harbour bus arrive?

Melbourne to Darling Harbour bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Darling Harbour train arrive?

Melbourne to Darling Harbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Darling Harbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Darling Harbour is 857 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Melbourne to Darling Harbour.

Where can I stay near Darling Harbour?

There are 5213+ hotels available in Darling Harbour.

Melbourne to Darling Harbour - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Darling Harbour by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
3h 23m
$132–337
Bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
11h 36m
$67–73
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 9m
$85–242
Drive 856.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Darling Harbourcar 856.6 km
9h 3m
$153–221
Train to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
4h 51m
$113–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
12h 7m
$121–193

Melbourne to Darling Harbour by train and tram

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Distance: 738.1 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Darling Harbour, 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 once daily. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 10h 57m.

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