There are 6 ways to get from Arncliffe to Melbourne by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
2h 5m$128–412Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
12h 5m$83–272Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 36m$132–315Drive 848.2 km
- Drive from Arncliffe to Melbournecar 848.2 km
8h 51m$154–222Fly to Avalon Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
- Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
3h 40m$118–561Bus via Sydney International Airport
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
12h 41m
Arncliffe to Melbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arncliffe to Melbourne is to train which costs $80 - $280 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Arncliffe to Melbourne is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $120 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Arncliffe to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Wickham St Opp Segenhoe St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Arncliffe station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Arncliffe Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
The distance between Arncliffe and Melbourne is 725 km. The road distance is 848.2 km.
The best way to get from Arncliffe to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs $80 - $280.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Arncliffe to Melbourne, including transfers.
Arncliffe to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Arncliffe to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Arncliffe to Melbourne is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $120 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $280 and takes 12h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $320 and takes 12h 36m.
What companies run services between Arncliffe, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–460
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $190–300
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Arncliffe to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Arncliffe to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arncliffe to Melbourne is 848 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Arncliffe to Melbourne.
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