There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Otford by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Otford Stationtrain
4h 44m$152–340Train
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
12h 37m$77–260Bus via Sydney
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
13h 30m$142–230Drive 831.9 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Otfordcar 831.9 km
8h 56m$148–213Train to Avalon Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Otford Stationtrain
6h 12m$123–299Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
13h 58m$161–333
Melbourne to Otford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Otford is to train which costs $75 - $260 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Otford is to fly and train which takes 4h 44m and costs $150 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Otford station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Sydney Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Otford station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Otford Station via Central Station and Waterfall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
The distance between Melbourne and Otford is 772 km. The road distance is 831.9 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Otford without a car is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs $75 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Melbourne to Otford, including transfers.
Melbourne to Otford bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
Melbourne to Otford train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Otford is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs $75 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Sydney, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Otford, 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 $130–220 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
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Otford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Otford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- 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
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–310
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Otford bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Melbourne to Otford train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Otford is 832 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Melbourne to Otford.
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