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Trip Overview

The average train between Melbourne and Lidcombe takes 11h 42m and the fastest train takes 11h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Melbourne to Lidcombe. 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 42m
Duration
955 km
Distance
$124
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Melbourne to Lidcombe train times

Trains run once daily between Melbourne and Lidcombe. 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 Lidcombe at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains11h 32m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains11h 52m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains11h 46m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains11h 25m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains11h 45m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains11h 32m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains11h 52m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains11h 32m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTSydney Trains11h 52m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Melbourne to Lidcombe? 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 Lidcombe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 954.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 42m

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