The average train between Sydney and Melbourne takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 10h 48m. There is at least one train per day from Sydney 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 once daily between Sydney and Melbourne. 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 Melbourne at 7:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sydney station and arriving at Melbourne station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 10h 49m.
Sydney to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
The distance between Sydney and Melbourne is 713.6 km. The road distance is 938 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
