The average train between Sydney and Warrnambool takes 15h 28m and the fastest train takes 14h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Sydney to Warrnambool. 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 Warrnambool. 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 Warrnambool at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sydney to Warrnambool. However, there are services departing from Sydney station and arriving at Warrnambool station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
Sydney to Warrnambool train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Warrnambool train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Warrnambool Station.
The distance between Sydney and Warrnambool is 929.7 km. The road distance is 1,204 km.
You can take a train from Central Station to Warrnambool Station via Southern Cross Station in around 15h 15m.