The average train between Sydney and Cranbourne takes 14h 11m and the fastest train takes 11h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Sydney to Cranbourne. 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 Sydney and Cranbourne. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sydney is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Cranbourne at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross and take an average of 14h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sydney to Cranbourne. However, there are services departing from Sydney station and arriving at Cranbourne station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
Sydney to Cranbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Cranbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Cranbourne Station.
The distance between Sydney and Cranbourne is 711.9 km. The road distance is 983 km.
You can take a train from Central Station to Cranbourne Station via Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 12h 5m.