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How to get fromMelbourne to St Ivesby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to St Ives by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gordon Stationtrain train
    4h 7m
    $136–335

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    11h 52m
    $74–257

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Clarence St After Market St to St Ives Community Hall, Memorial Avbus bus 194 / ...
    12h 12m
    $102–295

  4. Drive 863.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to St Ivescar car 863.3 km
    9h 10m
    $154–223

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    5h 35m
    $107–284

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Hornsby Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $142–389

  7. Bus via Gordon Station, Stand A

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    12h 45m
    $142–235

Melbourne to St Ives by train and bus

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 756.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and St Ives, 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, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to St Ives Community Hall, Memorial Av via Central Station, Haymarket station, QVB station, and Clarence St After Market St in around 12h 12m.

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