There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to University of Melbourne by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Parkville Stationtrain
4h 18m$152–336Bus via Dryburgh St/Spencer St
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6101 / ...
14h 37m$77–104Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 621 / ...
11h 13m$79–255Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 36m$134–212Drive 855.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to University of Melbournecar 855.2 km
9h 5m$152–219Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain
5h 21m$128–326
Sydney to University of Melbourne by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to University of Melbourne is to bus via Dryburgh St/Spencer St which costs $75 - $110 and takes 14h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to University of Melbourne is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs $150 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to University of Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Elgin St/Lygon St via Bourke St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to University of Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Morrah St/Royal Pde #12 via Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Sydney and University of Melbourne is 746 km. The road distance is 855.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to University of Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs $75 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Sydney to University of Melbourne, including transfers.
Sydney to University of Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney to University of Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to University of Melbourne is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs $75 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 12h 36m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and University of Melbourne, 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 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne 5 times a day. Tickets cost $120–210 and the journey takes 11h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–260
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Sunshine Station to Parkville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Lara Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to University of Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Melbourne station.
Sydney to University of Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to University of Melbourne is 855 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Sydney to University of Melbourne.
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