There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Lilli Pilli by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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, train
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Caringbah Stationtrain
3h 54m$173–512Bus via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
13h 15m$71–310Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
12h 9m$89–250Bus
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
13h 2m$141–211Drive 855.3 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Lilli Pillicar 855.3 km
9h 3m$155–224Train to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
5h 22m$157–566
Melbourne to Lilli Pilli by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lilli Pilli is to train which costs $85 - $250 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lilli Pilli is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Lilli Pilli. However, there are services departing from Melbourne and arriving at Lilli Pilli Point Rd At Winnunga Rd via Hay Av Shops, Hay Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Lilli Pilli station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Caringbah Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Melbourne and Lilli Pilli is 754 km. The road distance is 855.3 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Lilli Pilli without a car is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Melbourne to Lilli Pilli, including transfers.
Melbourne to Lilli Pilli bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Melbourne station.
Melbourne to Lilli Pilli train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Lilli Pilli is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 2m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lilli Pilli, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 11h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $130–200 and the journey takes 11h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Caringbah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–26
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $22–26
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–240
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–140
- Sleeper
- $220–240
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–300
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Booking & Getting There
Melbourne to Lilli Pilli bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Melbourne to Lilli Pilli train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Lilli Pilli is 855 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Melbourne to Lilli Pilli.
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