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How to get fromPort Jackson to Melbourneby ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Jackson to Melbourne by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    3h 57m
    $153–361

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry F9
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    12h 22m
    $75–275

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry F9
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    13h 27m
    $140–245

  4. Drive 875.7 km

    1. Drive from Port Jackson to Melbournecar car 875.7 km
    9h 23m
    $159–229

  5. Ferry, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    5h 35m
    $129–311

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    13h 46m
    $108–118

Port Jackson to Melbourne by ferry and train

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Port Jackson, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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