There are 6 ways to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney by tram, plane, train, bus, or car
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Line 109 tram to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the tram from Graham St/Light Rail #128 to Spencer St/Collins St #1tram
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
3h 33m$152–357Bus via Flinders Lane/Queen St
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 6208 / ...
13h 30m$66–96Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
12h 13m$71–256Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
13h 6m$116–196Drive 860.8 km
- Drive from Port Melbourne to Sydneycar 860.8 km
9h 8m$153–221Train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
5h 2m$133–337
Port Melbourne to Sydney by tram and train
Questions & Answers
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.
The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney is to line 109 tram and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $150 - $360.
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.
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.
The distance between Port Melbourne and Sydney is 737 km. The road distance is 860.8 km.
The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs $70 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney, including transfers.
Port Melbourne to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
Port Melbourne to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Sydney is to train which takes 12h 13m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 13h 6m.
What companies run services between Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 4 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 $110–190 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
- $95–290
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Yarra Trams
Tram from Graham St/Light Rail #128 to Spencer St/Collins St #1
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Yarra Trams
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Port Melbourne to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Port Melbourne to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Melbourne to Sydney is 861 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Port Melbourne to Sydney.
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