There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Altona North by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Melbourne Airport, line 471 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Knapp St/Blackshaws Rdbus
4h 19m$152–346Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h 28m$73–249Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
11h 58m$101–290Drive 867.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Altona Northcar 867.7 km
9h 12m$156–226Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
5h 29m$128–296Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 33m$145–232
Sydney to Altona North by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Altona North is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Altona North is to fly and line 471 bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $150 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Altona North. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at McArthurs Rd/Millers Rd via Southern Cross Station/Collins St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Altona North. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Southern Cross via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Sydney and Altona North is 741 km. The road distance is 867.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Altona North without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Sydney to Altona North, including transfers.
Sydney to Altona North bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Altona North train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Altona North is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 11h 58m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Altona North, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–250
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Lara Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Knapp St/Blackshaws Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Altona North bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Sydney to Altona North train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Altona North is 868 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Sydney to Altona North.
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