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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Botany Bay is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Botany Bay is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $130 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Botany Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Botany Bay. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at The Grand Pde Opp 263 via Sydney International Airport and Rockdale Station, Geeves Av, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Botany Bay?

The distance between Melbourne and Botany Bay is 740 km. The road distance is 848.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Botany Bay without a car is to train which takes 11h 42m and costs $70 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Melbourne to Botany Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Botany Bay bus from?

Melbourne to Botany Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Botany Bay?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Botany Bay is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 11h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $380 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Melbourne to Botany Bay bus arrive?

Melbourne to Botany Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Sydney International Airport station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Botany Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Botany Bay is 848 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Melbourne to Botany Bay.

Where can I stay near Botany Bay?

There are 4754+ hotels available in Botany Bay.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Botany Bay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly from Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MEL - SYD
3h 29m
$131–532
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
11h 42m
$72–253
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney International AirportSydney
12h 5m
$134–372
Drive 848.2 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Botany Bay848.2 km
8h 52m
$162–234
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)AVV - SYD
4h 10m
$121–642
Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Sydney International Airport
12h 10m

Melbourne to Botany Bay by train and bus

30Weekly Services

11h 42mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 739.7 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Botany Bay, 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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