What is the cheapest way to get from Botany to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Botany to Melbourne is to train which costs $70 - $270 and takes 12h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Botany to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Botany to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $150 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Botany and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Botany to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Banksia St At Botany Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Mascot Station, Coward St, Stand B and Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Botany and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Botany station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Redfern Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Botany to Melbourne?

The distance between Botany and Melbourne is 732 km. The road distance is 852.3 km.

How do I travel from Botany to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Botany to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs $70 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Botany to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Botany to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Botany to Melbourne bus from?

Botany to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.

Where do I catch the Botany to Melbourne train from?

Botany to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Botany to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Botany to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $270 and takes 12h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Botany to Melbourne bus arrive?

Botany to Melbourne bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Botany to Melbourne train arrive?

Botany to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Botany to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Botany to Melbourne is 852 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Botany to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5317+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Botany to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Botany to Melbourne. The best route is Fly to Melbourne Airport, a distance of 707.123 km.

Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3h 32m
$150–347
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
12h 18m
$72–263
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
13h 2m
$146–330
Drive 852.3 km
1. Drive from Botany to Melbournecar 852.3 km
8h 55m
$155–223
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
5h 10m
$126–297
Bus via Sydney Central Station
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
13h 23m
$127–213

Botany to Melbourne by bus and train

54Weekly Services

12h 18mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 731.6 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Botany, 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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