There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Epping by plane, subway, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
- Take the subway from Central Station to Epping Stationsubway
3h 46m$133–327Train
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 31m$71–249Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
12h 24m$142–233Drive 851.3 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Eppingcar 851.3 km
9h 6m$153–220Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport
- 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$104–276Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Epping Stationtrain
6h 29m$135–376Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
12h 58m$99–290
Melbourne to Epping by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Epping is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Epping is to fly and subway which takes 3h 46m and costs $130 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Sydney Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Epping Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Melbourne and Epping is 761 km. The road distance is 851.3 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Epping without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Melbourne to Epping, including transfers.
Melbourne to Epping bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
Melbourne to Epping train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Epping is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 12h 24m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Epping, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $130–230 and the journey takes 11h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–420
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–350
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–310
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Subway from Central Station to Epping Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/metro
- Website
- https://www.sydneymetro.info/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMzD2BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQcDVFZlVYRXNaSmhTQWZXAR4VOpm6AMQJpcmNCYw9KWQW8rET849Zl_5nmL99WKNyreViTqVV7A40r0Q_Aw_aem_olOo7A2INBtYgXJs2y8vDA
- Adult Fare
- $4–6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- 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 Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
Train from Hamilton Station to Epping Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- 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
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Melbourne to Epping bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Melbourne to Epping train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Epping is 851 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Melbourne to Epping.
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