How to Travel from

Melbourne to Helensburgh

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Australia Melbourne Helensburgh

How to Get from Melbourne to Helensburgh

Plane

1 h 30 min

Select a Ticket

Car

8 h 42 min

from $46

Rideshare

8 h 42 min

from $10.93

Cheapest

By car (838 km)

8 h 42 min

838 km.

from $46

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

8 h 42 min

838 km.

from $10.93

Bus, Plane (Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport)

4 h 11 min

673 km.

from $110.34

Train

12 h 38 min

674 km.

from $122.59

Bus, Plane (Bus to Avalon Airport)

4 h 59 min

673 km.

from $170.12

Bus, Plane (Fly Melbourne Airport to Wollongong)

4 h 50 min

673 km.

from $277.73

Train operators

Sydney Trains

Phone:

131 500

Website:

transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/train#/

Train from Wolli Creek Station to Helensburgh

Ave. Duration:

52 min

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$13.99–$17.81

Train from Central Station to Helensburgh

Ave. Duration:

1h 4m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$3.43–$5.98

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:

131 500

Website:

transportnsw.info/regional

Train from Southern Cross to Central

Ave. Duration:

11h 18m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$48.34–$178.08

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:

131 500

Website:

transportnsw.info/

Train from Wolli Creek Station to Helensburgh

Ave. Duration:

39 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.56–$5.22

Train from Central Station to Helensburgh

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$3.82–$5.22

Train from Albion Park Station to Helensburgh

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$3.94–$5.34

Firefly Express

Phone:

1300 730 740

Website:

fireflyexpress.com.au

Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool

Ave. Duration:

10h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$43.25–$59.78

Greyhound Australia

Phone:

1300 473946

Website:

greyhound.com.au/

Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

11h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$95.40–$228.96

SkyBus

Phone:

+61 (0)3 9335 2811

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

skybus.com.au

Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$13.13

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:

jetstar.com/

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$54.70–$407.04

Plane from Avalon Airport to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$50.88–$381.60

Qantas

Website:

qantas.com/

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$108.12–$407.04

Plane from Avalon Airport to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$50.88–$381.60

Virgin Australia

Website:

virginaustralia.com

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.40–$394.32

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wollongong

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$178.08–$381.60

Link Airways

Website:

linkairways.com/

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Wollongong

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$178.08–$381.60

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Helensburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Helensburgh is to bus via Cabramatta which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 13h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Helensburgh?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Helensburgh is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs $70.65 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Charles Harper Park, Parkes St via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Bullecourt Av Opp Western Sydney University and Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Helensburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Helensburgh station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Helensburgh Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Helensburgh?

The distance between Melbourne and Helensburgh is 771 km. The road distance is 835.4 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Helensburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Helensburgh without a car is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs $43.48 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Helensburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Melbourne to Helensburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Helensburgh bus from?

Melbourne to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Helensburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Helensburgh?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Helensburgh is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs $43.48 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $217.39 and takes 12h 54m.

Where does the Melbourne to Helensburgh bus arrive?

Melbourne to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Helensburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Helensburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Helensburgh is 835 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Melbourne to Helensburgh.

Where can I stay near Helensburgh?

There are 128+ hotels available in Helensburgh. Prices start at $58.87 per night.

Symbio Wildlife Park

Symbio Wildlife Park is a privately owned medium sized zoo located in Helensburgh, New South Wales, south of Sydney and in close proximity to the City of Wollongong. Beginning in 1975 as a native Australian wildlife park, Symbio later expanded its holdings with a number of different animals from other countries also, and has contributed to conservation work and captive breeding programs for both Australian and exotic animals. In 2021 the park established specialty built captive-breeding facilities for native vulnerable and endangered Bellinger River snapping turtles, Manning River snapping turtles and Stuttering frogs. Among Symbio's animal residents is an albino echidna named Leo.

Sea Cliff Bridge

The Sea Cliff Bridge, together with the adjoining Lawrence Hargrave Drive Bridge, are two road bridges that carry the scenic Lawrence Hargrave Drive across the rockface on the Illawarra escarpment, located in the northern Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. The balanced cantilever and incremental launching girder bridges link the coastal villages of Coalcliff and Clifton and carry two lanes of traffic, and a pedestrian walkway.

Heathcote National Park

Heathcote National Park is a protected national park that is located in the southern area of Sydney, New South Wales in eastern Australia, and is situated on Dharawal country. The 2,679-hectare (6,620-acre) national park is situated approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the Sydney central business district, west of the Illawarra railway line, the Princes Highway and Motorway, and the suburbs of Heathcote and Waterfall.

Seven ways to Travel from Melbourne to Helensburgh

Transport providers

Train operators

Sydney Trains

NSW TrainLink XPT

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Firefly Express

Greyhound Australia

SkyBus

Airlines

Jetstar

Qantas

Virgin Australia

Link Airways

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Helensburgh?

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Helensburgh?

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Helensburgh?

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Helensburgh?

How far is it from Melbourne to Helensburgh?

How do I travel from Melbourne to Helensburgh without a car?

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Helensburgh?

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Helensburgh bus from?

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Helensburgh train from?

Train or bus from Melbourne to Helensburgh?

Where does the Melbourne to Helensburgh bus arrive?

Where does the Melbourne to Helensburgh train arrive?

Can I drive from Melbourne to Helensburgh?

Where can I stay near Helensburgh?