The average train between Melbourne and Southern Highlands takes 9h 55m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Melbourne to Southern Highlands. 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 Southern Highlands. 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 Southern Highlands at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Southern Highlands. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Southern Highlands station via Moss Vale Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
Melbourne to Southern Highlands train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Southern Highlands train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Moss Vale Station.
The distance between Melbourne and Southern Highlands is 614.9 km. The road distance is 813 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–230 and the journey takes 9h 11m.
