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How to get fromSydney to Melbourne Cupby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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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 Broadmeadows Station to Ascot Vale Stationtrain train
    4h 35m
    $130–324

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    11h 42m
    $79–255

  3. Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    12h 1m
    $101–290

  4. Drive 857.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Melbourne Cupcar car 857.3 km
    9h 5m
    $155–223

  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 Footscray Stationtrain train
    5h 34m
    $122–290

  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 34m
    $115–342

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    12h 41m
    $144–230

Sydney to Melbourne Cup by train, tram, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 740.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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