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How to get fromSydney CBD to Southern Cross (Station)by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Southern Cross (Station) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    3h 37m
    $146–330
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 621 / ...
    11h 54m
    $68–257
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    12h 21m
    $98–297
  4. Drive 859.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Southern Cross (Station)car car 859.7 km
    9h 3m
    $153–220
  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    5h 11m
    $122–320
  6. Bus via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    13h 1m
    $123–217

Sydney CBD to Southern Cross (Station) by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Southern Cross (Station), VIC, 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 Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 48m.

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