There are 6 ways to get from Homebush to Melbourne by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3h 45m$150–417Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 621 / ...
12h 7m$69–256Bus via Liverpool Station, Stand A
- Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 56m$101–109Drive 848.9 km
- Drive from Homebush to Melbournecar 848.9 km
8h 54m$152–219Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
5h 23m$126–427Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
13h 14m$114–196
Homebush to Melbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Homebush to Melbourne is to bus via Liverpool Station, Stand A which costs $100 - $110 and takes 12h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Homebush to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $150 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Homebush to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Underwood Rd After Pomeroy St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Homebush station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from North Strathfield Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
The distance between Homebush and Melbourne is 747 km. The road distance is 848.9 km.
The best way to get from Homebush to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs $65 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Homebush to Melbourne, including transfers.
Homebush to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Liverpool station.
Homebush to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Homebush to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $150 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $260 and takes 12h 7m, you could also bus via Liverpool Station, Stand A, which costs $100 - $110 and takes 12h 56m.
What companies run services between Homebush, 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 48m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–380
- 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 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- 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
Homebush to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Homebush to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Homebush to Melbourne is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Homebush to Melbourne.
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