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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Basin to Melbourne is to bus which costs $67 - $72 and takes 12h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney Basin to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $150 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Basin and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Basin to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Bringelly Rd At Masterfield St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney Basin and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney Basin station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Leppington Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Sydney Basin to Melbourne?

The distance between Sydney Basin and Melbourne is 767 km. The road distance is 825 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney Basin to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs $80 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Sydney Basin to Melbourne, including transfers.

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

Sydney Basin to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Liverpool station.

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

Sydney Basin to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Campbelltown Station.

Train or bus from Sydney Basin to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Sydney Basin to Melbourne is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs $80 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $67 - $72 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Sydney Basin to Melbourne bus arrive?

Sydney Basin to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Sydney Basin to Melbourne train arrive?

Sydney Basin to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Sydney Basin to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Basin to Melbourne is 825 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Sydney Basin to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5287+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Sydney Basin to Melbourne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the train from Leppington Station to Glenfield Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
4h 3m
$152–360
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 10m
$67–71
Train
1. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h 51m
$82–251
Drive 825 km
1. Drive from Sydney Basin to Melbournecar 825 km
8h 39m
$148–213
Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
5h 41m
$133–340
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Drive from Sydney Basin to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
5h 29m
$369–688
Bus via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
14h 39m
$118–203

Sydney Basin to Melbourne by bus and train

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Distance: 767.1 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Campbelltown Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–240 and the journey takes 10h 11m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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