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How to get fromSydney CBD to Melbourne Airport (MEL)by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2h 58m
    $118–302

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    11h 53m
    $74–253

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    12h 53m
    $126–323

  4. Drive 851.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car car 851.4 km
    8h 52m
    $151–218

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Epping Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    6h 8m
    $111–355

  6. Bus via Wynyard Station

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    13h 36m
    $161–255

Sydney CBD to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–240 and the journey takes 10h 17m.

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