What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Yarra Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Yarra Valley is to bus which costs $65 - $95 and takes 13h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Yarra Valley?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Yarra Valley is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs $160 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Yarra Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Yarra Valley. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Harding Rd/Warrandyte-Ringwood Rd via King St/Lonsdale St and Warrandyte Reserve/Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Yarra Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Yarra Valley station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Ringwood Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Sydney to Yarra Valley?

The distance between Sydney and Yarra Valley is 776 km. The road distance is 859.5 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Yarra Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Yarra Valley without a car is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs $90 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Yarra Valley?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Sydney to Yarra Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Yarra Valley bus from?

Sydney to Yarra Valley bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Yarra Valley train from?

Sydney to Yarra Valley train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Yarra Valley?

The best way to get from Sydney to Yarra Valley is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs $90 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Sydney to Yarra Valley bus arrive?

Sydney to Yarra Valley bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where does the Sydney to Yarra Valley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Yarra Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Yarra Valley is 860 km. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Sydney to Yarra Valley.

Where can I stay near Yarra Valley?

There are 5330+ hotels available in Yarra Valley.

Sydney to Yarra Valley - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Yarra Valley by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ringwood Stationtrain
5h 6m
$161–464
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6107 / ...
13h 24m
$68–93
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
12h 22m
$94–249
Drive 859.5 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Yarra Valleycar 859.5 km
9h 16m
$157–226
Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train, bus
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
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ringwood Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Harding Rd/Ringwood-Warrandyte Rdbus
6h 44m
$145–458
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
8h 5m
$163–419
Bus via Ringwood Station
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
13h 27m
$142–205

Sydney to Yarra Valley by train and bus

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12h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 776.2 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Yarra Valley, VIC, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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