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 27m.

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 $140 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Botany?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Botany. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Botany Rd Before Hastings St via Sydney Airport, Terminal 3 Domestic and Botany Rd Before King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

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 27m 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.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Botany bus from?

Melbourne to Botany bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

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 $140 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 11h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Melbourne to Botany bus arrive?

Melbourne to Botany bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Domestic Airport station.

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 4600+ 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
$147–465
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 27m
$71–252
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
11h 53m
$150–325
Drive 850.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Botanycar 850.9 km
8h 56m
$162–234
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
$137–595
Bus via Sydney Airport, Terminal 3 Domestic
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Sydney Domestic Airportbus
12h 14m

Melbourne to Botany by train and bus

29Weekly Services

11h 27mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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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 30 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.

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