What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Emu Plains?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Emu Plains is to bus which costs $70 - $85 and takes 12h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Emu Plains?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Emu Plains is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs $130 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Emu Plains?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Emu Plains station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Penrith Station, Stand F via Liverpool Station, Stand C and Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Emu Plains?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Emu Plains station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Emu Plains Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Emu Plains?

The distance between Melbourne and Emu Plains is 793 km. The road distance is 849.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Emu Plains without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Emu Plains without a car is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs $70 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Emu Plains?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Melbourne to Emu Plains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Emu Plains bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Emu Plains train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Emu Plains?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Emu Plains is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $85 and takes 12h 8m.

Where does the Melbourne to Emu Plains bus arrive?

Melbourne to Emu Plains bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Emu Plains train arrive?

Melbourne to Emu Plains train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Emu Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Emu Plains is 849 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Melbourne to Emu Plains.

Where can I stay near Emu Plains?

There are 267+ hotels available in Emu Plains.

Melbourne to Emu Plains - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Emu Plains by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain
4h 18m
$135–320
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
12h 3m
$73–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
12h 8m
$74–85
Drive 849.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Emu Plainscar 849.1 km
9h 1m
$151–217
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain
5h 46m
$111–319
Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain
7h 27m
$145–386
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
12h 56m
$123–198

Melbourne to Emu Plains by train

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Distance: 793.3 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Emu Plains, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Emu Plains Station via Central Station in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool once daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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