There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Tullamarine by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
4h 29m$127–370Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cresbus 6103 / ...
13h 49m$70–97Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
10h 36m$86–241Bus via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
13h 2m$141–204Drive 851 km
- Drive from Sydney to Tullamarinecar 851 km
8h 55m$156–225Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
6h 17m$145–348Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
7h 48m$129–385
Sydney to Tullamarine by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Tullamarine is to bus which costs $70 - $100 and takes 13h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Tullamarine is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $120 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Tullamarine. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Sharps Rd/Broadmeadows Rd via Essendon Station/Russell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Tullamarine station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Broadmeadows Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
The distance between Sydney and Tullamarine is 728 km. The road distance is 851 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Tullamarine without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Sydney to Tullamarine, including transfers.
Sydney to Tullamarine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney to Tullamarine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Tullamarine is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $120 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 10h 36m, you could also bus via Melbourne, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 2m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Tullamarine, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 10h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–950
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $210–240
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Tullamarine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Melbourne station.
Sydney to Tullamarine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Broadmeadows Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Tullamarine is 851 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Sydney to Tullamarine.
There are 4894+ hotels available in Tullamarine.






