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How to get fromSydney to Healesville Sanctuaryby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Healesville Sanctuary by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train, line 685 bus

    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 Lilydale Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Avebus bus
    6h 31m
    $158–342

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train Lilydale
    13h 48m
    $79–255

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train Lilydale
    14h 53m
    $144–226

  4. Drive 840.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Healesville Sanctuarycar car 840.2 km
    9h 8m
    $149–215

  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 Lilydale Stationtrain train
    8h 10m
    $129–302

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    9h 51m
    $148–380

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus bus Melbourne
    15h 3m
    $101–105

Sydney to Healesville Sanctuary by train, bus, and foot

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 818.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Central Station to Healesville Sanctuary via Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, Lilydale Station, Lilydale Station/West William St, and Healesville Sanctuary/Glen Eadie Ave in around 13h 48m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Central Station to Campbellfield once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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