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How to get fromSydney to Gisborneby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    4h 53m
    $163–372

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Gisborne Stationtrain train Bendigo
    12h 52m
    $77–258

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Gisborne Stationtrain train Bendigo
    13h 17m
    $105–299

  4. Drive 844.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Gisbornecar car 844.3 km
    9h 10m
    $152–219

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane SYD - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Gisborne Stationtrain train
    5h 37m
    $226–759

  6. 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 Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Gisborne Stationtrain train
    6h 56m
    $127–305

  7. 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
    8h 12m
    $153–410

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus bus 6107 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken Stbus bus Bendigo
    14h 25m
    $122–214

Sydney to Gisborne by train and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 755 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Gisborne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Brantome St/Robertson St via Southern Cross Station, Gisborne Station, and Gisborne Station/Early St in around 12h 52m.

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