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How to get fromSydney to Australian Openby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Australian Open by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Jolimont-MCG Stationtrain train
    4h 2m
    $155–488
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    11h 50m
    $69–304
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    11h 18m
    $88–243
  4. Drive  857.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Australian Opencar car 857.8 km
    9h 8m
    $156–225
  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 40m
    $139–542
  6. Bus via Flinders Street Station

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    12h 20m
    $143–207

Sydney to Australian Open by train and foot

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Australian Open, VIC, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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