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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Port Botany is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Port Botany is to fly and line 309 bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $140 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Port Botany?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Port Botany. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Bumborah Point Rd After Friendship Rd via Sydney Airport, Terminal 3 Domestic and Botany Rd Before King St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Port Botany?

The distance between Melbourne and Port Botany is 738 km. The road distance is 856.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Port Botany without a car is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs $70 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Melbourne to Port Botany, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Port Botany?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Port Botany is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 12h 26m.

Where does the Melbourne to Port Botany bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Port Botany?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Port Botany is 857 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Melbourne to Port Botany.

Where can I stay near Port Botany?

There are 4741+ hotels available in Port Botany.

Melbourne to Port Botany - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 309 bus

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

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Fly from Melbourne Airport, line 309 bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MEL - SYD
2. Take the bus from Green Square Station, Botany Rd, Stand C to Botany Rd After Foreshore Rd
3h 33m
$147–435
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
11h 36m
$71–252
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney Domestic AirportSydney
12h 26m
$134–324
Drive 856.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Port Botany856.8 km
8h 56m
$163–235
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 14m
$137–595
Bus via Sydney Domestic Airport
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Sydney Domestic Airport
12h 36m

Melbourne to Port Botany by train and bus

29Weekly Services

11h 36mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 738.3 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

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. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney Domestic Airport once daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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