There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Austinmer by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Austinmer Stationtrain
4h 54m$164–540Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Austinmer Beach, Lawrence Hargrave Drbus 49Sc
14h 2m$70–309Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Austinmer Stationtrain Sco
13h 25m$89–247Drive 819.6 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Austinmercar 819.6 km
8h 44m$176–255Train to Avalon Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Austinmer Stationtrain
6h 27m$138–594Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Austinmer Beach, Lawrence Hargrave Drbus 49Sc
14h 12m$132–194
Melbourne to Austinmer by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Austinmer is to train which costs $85 - $250 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Austinmer is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Austinmer. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Austinmer Beach, Lawrence Hargrave Dr via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Austinmer station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Austinmer Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Melbourne and Austinmer is 787 km. The road distance is 819.6 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Austinmer without a car is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Melbourne to Austinmer, including transfers.
Melbourne to Austinmer bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne to Austinmer train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Austinmer is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $310 and takes 14h 2m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Austinmer, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Southern Cross to Austinmer Station via Central Station in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Austinmer Beach, Lawrence Hargrave Dr via Central Station and Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A in around 14h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–400
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Austinmer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Austinmer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Austinmer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Austinmer Beach, Lawrence Hargrave Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Austinmer Beach, Lawrence Hargrave Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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
Booking & Getting There
Melbourne to Austinmer bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.
Melbourne to Austinmer train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Austinmer is 820 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Melbourne to Austinmer.
There are 191+ hotels available in Austinmer.























