What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Sydney?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Sydney is to bus via Stawell St/Dynon Rd which costs $70 - $110 and takes 13h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Cup to Sydney is to train and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $130 - $390.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Cup and Sydney?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne Cup station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Ascot Vale Station and arriving at Central Station via Broadmeadows Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Melbourne Cup to Sydney?

The distance between Melbourne Cup and Sydney is 735 km. The road distance is 855.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Cup to Sydney without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Cup to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs $70 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Cup to Sydney?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Melbourne Cup to Sydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Cup to Sydney train from?

Melbourne Cup to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Cup to Sydney?

The best way to get from Melbourne Cup to Sydney is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 13h 43m.

Where does the Melbourne Cup to Sydney train arrive?

Melbourne Cup to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne Cup to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Cup to Sydney is 856 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Melbourne Cup to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 4718+ hotels available in Sydney.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Cup to Sydney by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Melbourne Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Ascot Vale Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
4h 3m
$130–384
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
12h 18m
$70–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
13h 43m
$112–202
Drive 855.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne Cup to Sydneycar 855.6 km
9h 7m
$152–220
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
5h 20m
$142–436
Bus via Stawell St/Dynon Rd
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 6208 / ...
13h 45m
$72–102

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

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1h 27mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 735.2 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Melbourne Cup, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–240 and the journey takes 10h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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