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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Daylesford is to train which costs $80 - $270 and takes 13h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Daylesford is to fly and train and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $230 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Daylesford?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Daylesford. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at CFA/Bridport St via Footscray Station/Irving St and Woodend Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Daylesford?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Daylesford station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Ballan Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.

How far is it from Sydney to Daylesford?

The distance between Sydney and Daylesford is 827 km. The road distance is 875.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Daylesford without a car is to train which takes 13h 56m and costs $80 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Sydney to Daylesford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Daylesford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sydney to Daylesford train from?

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

Train or bus from Sydney to Daylesford?

The best way to get from Sydney to Daylesford is to train which takes 13h 56m and costs $80 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Sydney to Daylesford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sydney to Daylesford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Daylesford?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Daylesford is 876 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Sydney to Daylesford.

Where can I stay near Daylesford?

There are 564+ hotels available in Daylesford.

Sydney to Daylesford - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Daylesford by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballanbus
6h 41m
$169–363
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
13h 56m
$81–261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballan Stationtrain Ballarat
14h 21m
$109–302
Drive 875.7 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Daylesfordcar 875.7 km
9h 39m
$158–228
Fly Sydney International Airport to Bendigo Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane SYD - BXG
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St to CFA/Bridport Stbus
5h 57m
$235–817
Fly Sydney International Airport 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 Deer Park Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballan Stationtrain
7h 36m
$136–307
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
3. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport to Ballanbus
10h
$154–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
2. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Woodend Station/Station Stbus
3. Take the bus from Woodend Station/Station St to CFA/Bridport Stbus
15h 44m
$147–260

Sydney to Daylesford by train and bus

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Distance: 826.6 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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You can take a train from Central Station to CFA/Bridport St via Southern Cross Station, Ballan Station, and Ballan Station/Atkinson St in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney Central Station to CFA/Bridport St via Melbourne, Southern Cross Station, Footscray Station, Footscray Station/Irving St, and Woodend Station/Station St in around 15h 44m.

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