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Trip Overview

The average train between Melbourne and Cronulla takes 12h 11m and the fastest train takes 11h 54m. There is at least one train per day from Melbourne to Cronulla. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 11m
Duration
973 km
Distance
$125
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Melbourne to Cronulla train times

Trains run once daily between Melbourne and Cronulla. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Cronulla at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains12h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains12h 22m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains12h 12m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains11h 54m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains12h 12m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains12h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains12h 22m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Melbourne to Cronulla? 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 Melbourne to Cronulla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 972.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cronulla, 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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