The average train between Sydney and Echuca takes 21h 46m and the fastest train takes 17h 31m. There is at least one train per day from Sydney to Echuca. 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 once daily between Sydney and Echuca. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sydney is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Echuca at 3:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 35m • 1 change
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17h 31m • 1 change
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26h 35m • 1 change
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17h 31m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Sydney to Echuca. However, there are services departing from Sydney station and arriving at Echuca station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 46m.
Sydney to Echuca train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Echuca train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Echuca Station.
The distance between Sydney and Echuca is 639.9 km. The road distance is 1,188 km.
You can take a train from Central Station to Echuca Station via Southern Cross Station in around 15h 1m.