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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

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.12–$30.43

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$173.91

Train operators

Metro Trains Melbourne

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
metrotrains.com.au/
Train from Werribee to Footscray
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.17

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadows
Ave. Duration:
10h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$152.17
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$152.17

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$380.43
Plane from Sydney Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$315.22

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$347.83
Plane from Sydney Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$315.22

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$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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