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858 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sydney to Melbourne Cup

Composite routes from Sydney to Melbourne Cup

Cheapest
8 h 57 min
Car
858 km.
from $47
Other
5 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
715 km.
from $189.02

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
12h 10m
3 times a day
$0.12–$30.43
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$34.78–$48.91
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h
Once daily
$70.65–$173.91
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Train operators
Found: 2
Metro Trains Melbourne
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Metro Trains Melbourne
Website
26 min
Every 20 minutes
$3.17
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 17m
Twice daily
$39.13–$152.17
131 500
131 500
Call
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
1h 36m
Every day
$47.83–$380.43
Qantas
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$86.96–$347.83
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$81.52–$358.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup is to bus via Leeds St/Hopkins St which costs $1 - $30.43 and takes 13h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $70.65 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Ascot Vale via Broadmeadows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Sydney to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Sydney and Melbourne Cup is 746 km. The road distance is 867.6 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Melbourne Cup without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup without a car is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs $42.39 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Melbourne Cup bus from?

Sydney to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Melbourne Cup train from?

Sydney to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sydney to Melbourne Cup?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Cup is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $70.65 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $42.39 - $152.17 and takes 11h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $38.04 - $173.91 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne Cup bus arrive?

Sydney to Melbourne Cup bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where does the Sydney to Melbourne Cup train arrive?

Sydney to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Broadmeadows Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Melbourne Cup?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Melbourne Cup is 868 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Sydney to Melbourne Cup.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 4408+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup. Prices start at $74.70 per night.
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