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How to get fromSydney to Mount Helenby plane, train, bus, or car

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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 Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    6h
    $160–388

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    13h 42m
    $77–316

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    13h 17m
    $96–255

  4. Drive  923.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Mount Helencar car 923.7 km
    10h 20m
    $165–238

  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 Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    6h 57m
    $141–347

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    8h 58m
    $155–406

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach / ...
    14h 28m
    $111–188

Sydney to Mount Helen by train and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 845.5 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mount Helen, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Central Station to Residence Dr/University Dr via Southern Cross Station, Ballarat Station, and Ballarat Station in around 13h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Residence Dr/University Dr via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, and Ballarat Station in around 14h 28m.

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