There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Epping by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
4h 20m$124–318Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
11h 7m$72–246Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus Melbourne
11h 41m$107–111Drive 837.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Eppingcar 837.4 km
8h 45m$150–217Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Epping Stationtrain
6h 6m$123–296Bus via Southern Cross Station
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 49m$146–237
Sydney to Epping by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Epping is to bus which costs $107 - $111 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Epping is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Epping Station/Cooper St via Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd and Wood St/Dalton Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Broadmeadows Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Sydney and Epping is 743 km. The road distance is 837.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Epping without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Sydney to Epping, including transfers.
Sydney to Epping bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Epping train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Epping is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $120 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 11h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $107 - $111 and takes 11h 41m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Epping, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–240 and the journey takes 10h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- 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
- $85–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- 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
- $210–240
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Epping Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Campbellfield
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Epping bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Campbellfield station.
Sydney to Epping train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Broadmeadows Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Epping is 837 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Sydney to Epping.
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