The average train between Melbourne and Cronulla takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 11h 54m. The train service runs several times 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.
Trains run twice 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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Cronulla. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Cronulla station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Melbourne to Cronulla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Cronulla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
The distance between Melbourne and Cronulla is 695.6 km. The road distance is 973 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m.