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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cronulla is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 11h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cronulla is to fly and train which takes 3h 43m and costs $170 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Cronulla?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Cronulla station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Cronulla St Opp Cronulla Station via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Cronulla?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Cronulla station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Cronulla Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Cronulla?

The distance between Melbourne and Cronulla is 754 km. The road distance is 856.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cronulla without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs $70 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Melbourne to Cronulla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cronulla bus from?

Melbourne to Cronulla bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Cronulla train from?

Melbourne to Cronulla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Cronulla?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Cronulla is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $300 and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Melbourne to Cronulla bus arrive?

Melbourne to Cronulla bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Cronulla train arrive?

Melbourne to Cronulla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Cronulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cronulla is 857 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Melbourne to Cronulla.

Where can I stay near Cronulla?

There are 3615+ hotels available in Cronulla.

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

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

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Fly from Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Cronulla Stationtrain
3h 43m
$174–374
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 58m
$71–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
12h 34m
$99–291
Drive 856.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Cronullacar 856.6 km
9h 4m
$158–227
Train to Avalon Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Cronulla Stationtrain
5h 11m
$145–323
Bus via Central Station
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
12h 51m
$119–196

Melbourne to Cronulla by train

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Distance: 754 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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