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How to get fromSydney to Ferntree Gullyby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Ferntree Gully by plane, train, bus, or car

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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 Ferntree Gully Stationtrain train
    4h 56m
    $152–346

  2. Train

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    13h 17m
    $142–228

  4. Drive 867.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Ferntree Gullycar car 867.4 km
    9h 23m
    $156–226

  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 Ferntree Gully Stationtrain train
    6h 34m
    $128–296

  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 55m
    $137–364

  7. Bus via Reservoir

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rdbus bus 902
    13h 19m
    $107–111

Sydney to Ferntree Gully by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne 5 times a day. Tickets cost $130–230 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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