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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Melbourne Airport to Central Station

Composite routes from Melbourne Airport to Central Station

Cheapest
8 h 42 min
Car
849 km.
from $46
Other
4 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
710 km.
from $265.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Albion Park Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.29–$6.95

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.42–$214.73
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.73–$227.36

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.31–$404.19

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$404.19

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$391.56
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$378.93

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$176.83–$378.93

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.73–$176.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station is to train which costs $40.22 - $152.17 and takes 12h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $54.35 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Central Station via Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

How far is it from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station?

The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Central Station is 713 km. The road distance is 849.9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station without a car is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs $40.22 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station bus from?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station?

The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $54.35 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40.22 - $152.17 and takes 12h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $47.83 - $195.65 and takes 12h 33m.

Where does the Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station bus arrive?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station is 850 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Central Station.

Where can I stay near Central Station?

There are 3549+ hotels available in Central Station. Prices start at $76 per night.
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