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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Croydon by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport 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 Croydon Stationtrain train
    4h 51m
    $152–346

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    12h 7m
    $73–249

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    12h 32m
    $101–290

  4. Drive 858 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Croydoncar car 858 km
    9h 14m
    $154–222

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport 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
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Stationtrain train
    6h 29m
    $123–296

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    7h 50m
    $142–384

  7. Bus via Mitcham Station/Colombo St

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    13h 38m
    $152–243

Sydney to Croydon by train

Calendar33Weekly Trains
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 770.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Croydon, 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.

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