What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to St Kilda?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to St Kilda is to bus via Fishermans Bend/Wharf Rd which costs $65 - $95 and takes 13h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to St Kilda?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to St Kilda is to fly and line 96 tram which takes 4h 5m and costs $150 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and St Kilda?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to St Kilda. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Melbourne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and St Kilda?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to St Kilda. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Belford St/Acland St #139 via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Sydney to St Kilda?

The distance between Sydney and St Kilda is 745 km. The road distance is 862.4 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to St Kilda without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to St Kilda without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs $70 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to St Kilda?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Sydney to St Kilda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to St Kilda bus from?

Sydney to St Kilda bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to St Kilda train from?

Sydney to St Kilda train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to St Kilda?

The best way to get from Sydney to St Kilda is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Sydney to St Kilda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sydney to St Kilda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to St Kilda?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to St Kilda is 862 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Sydney to St Kilda.

Where can I stay near St Kilda?

There are 5286+ hotels available in St Kilda.

Sydney to St Kilda - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, line 96 tram, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to St Kilda by plane, tram, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport, line 96 tram
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
2. Take the tram from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 to Belford St/Acland St #139tram
4h 5m
$152–336
Bus via Fishermans Bend/Wharf Rd
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6307 / ...
13h 20m
$68–93
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h 19m
$73–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 24m
$123–195
Drive 862.4 km
1. Drive from Sydney to St Kildacar 862.4 km
9h 12m
$153–221
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
$128–336

Sydney to St Kilda by train and tram

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11h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 744.8 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and St Kilda, VIC, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne 5 times a day. Tickets cost $110–190 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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