The average train between Newtown and Melbourne takes 11h 33m and the fastest train takes 11h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Newtown to Melbourne. 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 Newtown and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 1:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Newtown is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newtown to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Newtown station and arriving at Melbourne station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Newtown to Melbourne train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Central Station.
Newtown to Melbourne train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Southern Cross station.
The distance between Newtown and Melbourne is 709.4 km. The road distance is 941 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
