There are 6 ways to get from University of Melbourne to Sydney by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
3h 43m$152–336Train
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
12h 33m$70–256Bus via Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
13h 26m$126–216Drive 855.4 km
- Drive from University of Melbourne to Sydneycar 855.4 km
9h 4m$152–219Train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
4h 57m$128–326Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 6408 / ...
13h 35m$72–102
University of Melbourne to Sydney by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Melbourne to Sydney is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from University of Melbourne to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $150 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Melbourne to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Sydney Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Melbourne to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14 and arriving at Central Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between University of Melbourne and Sydney is 737 km. The road distance is 855.4 km.
The best way to get from University of Melbourne to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 12h 33m and costs $70 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from University of Melbourne to Sydney, including transfers.
University of Melbourne to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
University of Melbourne to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from University of Melbourne to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 12h 33m, you could also bus via Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 13h 26m.
What companies run services between University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–420
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–260
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 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 Footscray Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- 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 Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
University of Melbourne to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
University of Melbourne to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Melbourne to Sydney is 855 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from University of Melbourne to Sydney.
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