What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Ferntree Gully?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Ferntree Gully is to bus via Reservoir which costs $75 - $78 and takes 12h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Ferntree Gully?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Ferntree Gully is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs $150 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Ferntree Gully?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Ferntree Gully. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd and Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Ferntree Gully?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Ferntree Gully Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from Sydney to Ferntree Gully?

The distance between Sydney and Ferntree Gully is 775 km. The road distance is 867.4 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Ferntree Gully without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Ferntree Gully without a car is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs $85 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Ferntree Gully?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Sydney to Ferntree Gully, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Ferntree Gully bus from?

Sydney to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Ferntree Gully train from?

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

Train or bus from Sydney to Ferntree Gully?

The best way to get from Sydney to Ferntree Gully is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Reservoir, which costs $75 - $78 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Sydney to Ferntree Gully bus arrive?

Sydney to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Campbellfield station.

Where does the Sydney to Ferntree Gully train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Ferntree Gully?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Ferntree Gully is 867 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Sydney to Ferntree Gully.

Where can I stay near Ferntree Gully?

There are 856+ hotels available in Ferntree Gully.

Sydney to Ferntree Gully - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully Stationtrain
4h 56m
$152–356
Bus via Reservoir
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus Melbourne
2. Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rdbus 902
12h 59m
$75–78
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
12h 12m
$88–243
Drive 867.4 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Ferntree Gullycar 867.4 km
9h 23m
$155–223
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 Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ferntree Gully Stationtrain
6h 34m
$133–336
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
7h 55m
$147–394
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
13h 17m
$124–194

Sydney to Ferntree Gully by train

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Distance: 775 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ferntree Gully, 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, you can take a bus from Central Station to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Campbellfield, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd, and Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy in around 12h 59m.

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