The average train between Bankstown and Melbourne takes 11h 25m and the fastest train takes 11h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bankstown to Melbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bankstown and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bankstown is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 11h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bankstown to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Southern Cross station via Southern Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
Bankstown to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Bankstown to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
The distance between Bankstown and Melbourne is 697.6 km. The road distance is 838 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
