There are 6 ways to get from Balwyn to Sydney by tram, plane, train, bus, or car
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Line 109 tram to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the tram from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 to Spencer St/Collins St #1tram
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
4h 8m$152–366Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 6408 / ...
13h 42m$66–96Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
12h 49m$70–256Drive 861.1 km
- Drive from Balwyn to Sydneycar 861.1 km
9h 9m$153–220Line 109 tram, train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the tram from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 to Spencer St/Collins St #1tram
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
5h 38m$128–346Bus via Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
13h 43m$116–196
Balwyn to Sydney by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balwyn to Sydney is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Balwyn to Sydney is to line 109 tram and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $150 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Balwyn to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Balwyn Rd/Belmore Rd and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Balwyn to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 and arriving at Central Station via Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
The distance between Balwyn and Sydney is 746 km. The road distance is 861.1 km.
The best way to get from Balwyn to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs $70 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Balwyn to Sydney, including transfers.
Balwyn to Sydney bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Balwyn to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Balwyn to Sydney is to train which takes 12h 49m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Balwyn, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–410
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–290
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–300
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 to Spencer St/Collins St #1
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Balwyn to Sydney bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Balwyn to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balwyn to Sydney is 861 km. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Balwyn to Sydney.
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