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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from South Melbourne to Sydney

Composite routes from South Melbourne to Sydney

Cheapest
9 h 2 min
Car
859 km.
from $47
Other
5 h
Bus, Plane
715 km.
from $167.02

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 2
Yarra Trams
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
Yarra Trams
Website
10 min
Every 15 minutes
$2.97
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
Call
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
11h 18m
Twice daily
$48.00–$176.83
131 500
131 500
Call
Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
SkyBus
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
12h
4 times a day
$0.14–$36.63
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 10m
Once daily
$42.95–$59.37
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
12h
Once daily
$88.42–$214.73
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
SkyBus
Website
1h 10m
Every 4 hours
$13.04
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
1h 28m
Every day
$54.31–$404.19
Qantas
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$107.36–$404.19
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$94.73–$391.56

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Sydney is to bus which costs $1 - $31.52 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Sydney is to line 96 tram and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $70.65 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Sydney?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 station. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Sydney?

No, there is no direct train from South Melbourne station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from 127-South Melbourne Station/Light Rail and arriving at Central Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Sydney?

The distance between South Melbourne and Sydney is 737 km. The road distance is 866.6 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs $1 - $31.52 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from South Melbourne to Sydney, including transfers.

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

South Melbourne to Sydney bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

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

South Melbourne to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from South Melbourne to Sydney?

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Sydney is to bus which takes 12h and costs $1 - $31.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $43.48 - $163.04 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the South Melbourne to Sydney bus arrive?

South Melbourne to Sydney bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the South Melbourne to Sydney train arrive?

South Melbourne to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from South Melbourne to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between South Melbourne to Sydney is 867 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from South Melbourne to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 3559+ hotels available in Sydney. Prices start at $76 per night.
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