What is the cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney?

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney is to bus via Flinders Lane/Queen St which costs $65 - $100 and takes 13h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $130 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Sydney?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Melbourne to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Sydney Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Sydney?

No, there is no direct train from Port Melbourne to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Graham St/Light Rail #128 and arriving at Central Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Sydney?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Sydney is 739 km. The road distance is 860.8 km.

How do I travel from Port Melbourne to Sydney without a car?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs $85 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Sydney bus from?

Port Melbourne to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Sydney train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Port Melbourne to Sydney?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $130 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 12h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Sydney bus arrive?

Port Melbourne to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Sydney train arrive?

Port Melbourne to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Port Melbourne to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Sydney is 861 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Port Melbourne to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5232+ hotels available in Sydney.

Port Melbourne to Sydney - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
3h 40m
$135–467
Bus via Flinders Lane/Queen St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 6208 / ...
13h 30m
$66–96
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
12h 13m
$86–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
13h 6m
$136–206
Drive 860.8 km
1. Drive from Port Melbourne to Sydneycar 860.8 km
9h 8m
$156–225
Train to Avalon Airport, fly
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
5h 10m
$119–521

Port Melbourne to Sydney by tram and train

33Weekly Services

12h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 739.4 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 11h 2m.

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