There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Banksia by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly from Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
3h 8m$129–473Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Sydney International Airportbus
11h 49m$59–241Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 23m$70–249Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
11h 44m$141–347Drive 846 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Banksiacar 846 km
8h 53m$152–220Bus to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
3h 49m$124–623
Melbourne to Banksia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Banksia is to train which costs $65 - $250 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Banksia is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $120 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Banksia station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Banksia Station, Railway St via Sydney International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Banksia station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Banksia Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
The distance between Melbourne and Banksia is 731 km. The road distance is 846 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Banksia without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs $65 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Melbourne to Banksia, including transfers.
Melbourne to Banksia bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne to Banksia train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Banksia is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $120 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 11h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Banksia, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–650
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–460
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport via Merimbula
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–310
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Banksia bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Sydney International Airport station.
Melbourne to Banksia train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Banksia is 846 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Melbourne to Banksia.
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