What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $140 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Melbourne Town Hall?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Melbourne Town Hall?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Melbourne Town Hall. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 via Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall?

The distance between Sydney and Melbourne Town Hall is 739 km. The road distance is 857.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall without a car is to train which takes 11h and costs $70 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall bus from?

Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 11h, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $290 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall bus arrive?

Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall is 857 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall?

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Where can I stay near Melbourne Town Hall?

There are 5279+ hotels available in Melbourne Town Hall.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3h 51m
$146–330
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h
$73–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
11h 32m
$95–290
Drive 857.1 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Melbourne Town Hallcar 857.1 km
9h 6m
$154–222
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 Footscray Stationtrain
5h 20m
$128–296
Bus via Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 5m
$145–232

Sydney to Melbourne Town Hall by train, tram, and foot

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11hAverage Duration

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Distance: 739 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Melbourne Town Hall, VIC, 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 Southern Cross 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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