There are 6 ways to get from Leichhardt to Carlton by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Take the bus from Marion St Opp Renwick St to Pitt St At Barlow Stbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3h 51m$145–440Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6107 / ...
14h$68–98Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
12h 8m$74–261Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
13h 4m$103–288Drive 849.2 km
- Drive from Leichhardt to Carltoncar 849.2 km
8h 57m$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
5h 25m$140–600
Leichhardt to Carlton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leichhardt to Carlton is to bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St which costs $65 - $100 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Leichhardt to Carlton is to bus and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $140 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Leichhardt to Carlton. However, there are services departing from Marion St Opp Renwick St and arriving at Faraday St/Lygon St via Central Station and Little Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Leichhardt station to Carlton station. However, there are services departing from Petersham Station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station via Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Leichhardt and Carlton is 741 km. The road distance is 849.2 km.
The best way to get from Leichhardt to Carlton without a car is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs $70 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Leichhardt to Carlton, including transfers.
Leichhardt to Carlton bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
Leichhardt to Carlton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Leichhardt to Carlton is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs $70 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 13h 4m.
What companies run services between Leichhardt, NSW, Australia and Carlton, VIC, Australia?
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. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–460
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- 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
Bus from Marion St Opp Renwick St to Pitt St At Barlow St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $180–280
- 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/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Leichhardt to Carlton bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Leichhardt to Carlton train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leichhardt to Carlton is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Leichhardt to Carlton.
There are 5383+ hotels available in Carlton.

















