What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Botany?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Botany is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 11h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Botany?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Botany is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $150 - $440.

How far is it from Melbourne to Botany?

The distance between Melbourne and Botany is 731 km. The road distance is 850.9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Botany without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Botany without a car is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs $70 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Botany?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Melbourne to Botany, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Botany?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Botany is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $150 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 11h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 11h 53m.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Botany?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Botany is 851 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Melbourne to Botany.

Where can I stay near Botany?

There are 3137+ hotels available in Botany.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Botany 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
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
3h 17m
$157–435
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 43m
$71–253
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
11h 53m
$159–329
Drive 850.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Botanycar 850.9 km
8h 56m
$157–227
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
3h 58m
$142–525
Bus via Sydney Central Station
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
12h 36m
$110–192

Melbourne to Botany by train and bus

35Weekly Services

11h 43mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Melbourne to Botany.

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Distance: 731.4 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m.

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