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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Park is to bus via Russell St/Bourke St #7 which costs $65 - $95 and takes 12h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Park is to fly and train which takes 4h 2m and costs $150 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Melbourne Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Melbourne Park. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Melbourne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Melbourne Park?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Melbourne Park station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Jolimont-MCG Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Sydney to Melbourne Park?

The distance between Sydney and Melbourne Park is 743 km. The road distance is 857.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Park without a car is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs $85 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Sydney to Melbourne Park, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Sydney to Melbourne Park?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Park is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne Park bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne Park train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Melbourne Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Melbourne Park is 858 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Sydney to Melbourne Park.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Park?

There are 5439+ hotels available in Melbourne Park.

Sydney to Melbourne Park - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Melbourne Park by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Jolimont-MCG Stationtrain
4h 2m
$155–488
Bus via Russell St/Bourke St #7
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6107 / ...
12h 47m
$68–93
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h 18m
$88–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 28m
$141–206
Drive 857.8 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Melbourne Parkcar 857.8 km
9h 8m
$156–226
Fly 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 Southern Cross Stationtrain
5h 40m
$139–542

Sydney to Melbourne Park by train and foot

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11h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 743.1 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Melbourne Park, 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 $130–200 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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