There are 6 ways to get from Essendon to Sydney by tram, plane, train, bus, or car
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Line 59 tram to Melbourne Airport, fly
best- Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Airport West/Matthews Ave #59
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MEL - SYD
3h 52m$138–424Bus via Southern Cross Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 16208 / ...
13h 21m$66–96Train
- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station622 / ...
11h 49m$70–246Bus
- Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central StationSydney
12h 40m$106–110Drive 851.5 km
- Drive from Essendon to Sydney851.5 km
8h 56m$168–242Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Essendon Station to North Melbourne Station
- Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Werribee Station
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)AVV - SYD
5h 4m$132–526
Essendon to Sydney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Sydney is to bus via Southern Cross Station which costs $65 - $100 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Sydney is to line 59 tram and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $130 - $430.
No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Central Station via Broadmeadows Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between Essendon and Sydney is 727 km. The road distance is 851.5 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Essendon to Sydney, including transfers.
Essendon to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Sydney is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $105 - $110 and takes 12h 40m.
Essendon to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Sydney is 852 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Essendon to Sydney.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–240 and the journey takes 10h 34m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Campbellfield to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Airport West/Matthews Ave #59
- Ave. Duration
- 13 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 Broadmeadows Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- 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
- $210–240
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Essendon Station to North Melbourne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from North Melbourne Station to Werribee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Campbellfield to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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