The average train between Melbourne and Sydney takes 11h 15m and the fastest train takes 11h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Melbourne 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.
Trains run twice daily between Melbourne and Sydney. 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 Sydney at 6:52 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Sydney station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.
Melbourne to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
The distance between Melbourne and Sydney is 713.6 km. The road distance is 938 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m.
