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How to get fromSydney to The Basinby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to The Basin by 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 Southern Cross Station to Boronia Stationtrain train
    5h 35m
    $158–352

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    12h 51m
    $79–255

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    13h 56m
    $144–227

  4. Drive 862.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to The Basincar car 862.2 km
    9h 22m
    $155–224

  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 Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Boronia Stationtrain train
    7h 13m
    $134–302

  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
    8h 34m
    $143–380

  7. Bus via Reservoir

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus bus Melbourne
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rdbus bus 902
    14h 15m
    $107–111

Sydney to The Basin by train and bus

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration12h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 775.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and The Basin, 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, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne 5 times a day. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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