What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup is to bus via Hopkins St/Leeds St which costs $75 - $110 and takes 14h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup is to fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs $130 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Melbourne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 via Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

How far is it from Sydney to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Sydney and Melbourne Cup is 740 km. The road distance is 857.3 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Melbourne Cup without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup without a car is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs $90 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Melbourne Cup bus from?

Sydney to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Melbourne Cup train from?

Sydney to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Melbourne Cup?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs $90 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne Cup bus arrive?

Sydney to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Melbourne station.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne Cup train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Melbourne Cup?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Melbourne Cup is 857 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Sydney to Melbourne Cup.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 5326+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup.

Sydney to Melbourne Cup - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup by plane, train, bus, or 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 Broadmeadows Station to Ascot Vale Stationtrain
4h 29m
$133–356
Bus via Hopkins St/Leeds St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6101 / ...
14h 43m
$77–104
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h 42m
$94–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 41m
$132–207
Drive 857.3 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Melbourne Cupcar 857.3 km
9h 5m
$153–221
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 Footscray Stationtrain
5h 34m
$128–326
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 28m
$125–371

Sydney to Melbourne Cup by train, tram, and foot

28Weekly Services

11h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 740 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Melbourne Cup, 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, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne 5 times a day. Tickets cost $120–210 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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