What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $110 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Melbourne Airport (MEL). However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Skybus Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Melbourne Airport (MEL) station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Broadmeadows Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The distance between Sydney and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 717 km. The road distance is 849.5 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs $70 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus from?

Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train from?

Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $110 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 10h 47m, you could also bus via Melbourne, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus arrive?

Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Melbourne station.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train arrive?

Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Broadmeadows Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 850 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL).

How do I get a bus ticket from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Book your Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

There are 5290+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Sydney International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
2h 58m
$118–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cresbus 6103 / ...
14h
$69–96
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
10h 47m
$72–246
Bus via Melbourne
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 30m
$164–250
Drive 849.5 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car 849.5 km
8h 55m
$152–219
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
6h 17m
$108–350

Sydney to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train and bus

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10h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 716.9 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), 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.

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