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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sydney to North Melbourne

Composite routes from Sydney to North Melbourne

Cheapest
8 h 57 min
Car
860 km.
from $47
Fastest
1 h 31 min
Plane
Other
5 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
712 km.
from $168.35

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:
$0.14–$36.63

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:
$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73

Train operators

Metro Trains Melbourne

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
metrotrains.com.au/
Train from Werribee to North
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.84

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.00–$176.83

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.31–$404.19
Plane from Sydney Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.52–$378.93

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$404.19
Plane from Sydney Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.52–$378.93

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$391.56

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to North Melbourne is to bus via Dryburgh St/Spencer St which costs $1 - $31.52 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to North Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and North Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to North Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Dryburgh St/Spencer St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and North Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to North Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at North Melbourne via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Sydney to North Melbourne?

The distance between Sydney and North Melbourne is 741 km. The road distance is 860.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to North Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $44.57 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Sydney to North Melbourne, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Sydney to North Melbourne?

The best way to get from Sydney to North Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $44.57 - $163.04 and takes 10h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $39.13 - $184.78 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Sydney to North Melbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sydney to North Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to North Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to North Melbourne is 861 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Sydney to North Melbourne.

Which airlines fly from Sydney Airport Airport to Melbourne Airport Airport?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Sydney Airport Airport to Melbourne Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near North Melbourne?

There are 4376+ hotels available in North Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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