What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Carlton?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Carlton is to bus via Dryburgh St/Spencer St which costs $70 - $100 and takes 12h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Carlton?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Carlton is to fly and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $150 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Carlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Faraday St/Lygon St via Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Carlton?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Carlton station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

How far is it from Sydney to Carlton?

The distance between Sydney and Carlton is 740 km. The road distance is 855.4 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Carlton without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs $85 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Carlton?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Sydney to Carlton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Carlton bus from?

Sydney to Carlton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Carlton train from?

Sydney to Carlton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Carlton?

The best way to get from Sydney to Carlton is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Sydney to Carlton bus arrive?

Sydney to Carlton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Melbourne station.

Where does the Sydney to Carlton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Carlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Carlton is 855 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Sydney to Carlton.

Where can I stay near Carlton?

There are 5325+ hotels available in Carlton.

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
2. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Faraday St/Lygon Stbus
3h 59m
$152–376
Bus via Dryburgh St/Spencer St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6107 / ...
12h 48m
$74–99
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
10h 56m
$88–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 24m
$124–194
Drive 855.4 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Carltoncar 855.4 km
9h 4m
$153–220
Fly 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 Footscray Stationtrain
5h 14m
$133–336

Sydney to Carlton by train

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Distance: 740.5 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Carlton, 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, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne 5 times a day. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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