The average bus between Melbourne and Sydney takes 11h 35m and the fastest bus takes 11h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Melbourne to Sydney. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Melbourne and Sydney. The earliest departure is at 7:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Sydney at 10:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Melbourne to Sydney? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Sydney station. Services depart twice daily, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.
Melbourne to Sydney bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Melbourne to Sydney bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Book your Melbourne to Sydney bus tickets online with Firefly Express and Greyhound Australia.
The distance between Melbourne and Sydney is 713.6 km. The road distance is 863 km.
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 12h. Three other operators also service this route.
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