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The average train between Highett and Sydney takes 11h 55m and the fastest train takes 11h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Highett 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.

11h 55m
Duration
960 km
Distance
$126
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Highett to Sydney train times

Trains run twice daily between Highett and Sydney. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Highett is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Sydney at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross Station and take an average of 11h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT11h 44m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT12h 8m • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT11h 44m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT12h 8m • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT11h 44m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT12h 8m • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT11h 44m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT12h 8m • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT11h 41m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT12h 1m • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT11h 49m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT12h 1m • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT11h 54m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Highett 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.

Map of how to get from Highett to Sydney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 959.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Highett, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 11h 2m.

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