There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Randwick by plane, tram, 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, tram
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MEL - SYD
- Take the tram from Central Chalmers Street station to Randwick station
3h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
11h 22m$65–250Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central StationSydney
11h 42m$96–284Drive 857.4 km
- Drive from Melbourne to Randwick857.4 km
8h 57m$163–235Bus to Avalon Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)AVV - SYD
4h 11m$136–591Bus via Alison Rd At Carrington Rd
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
11h 48m
Melbourne to Randwick by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Randwick is to train which costs $65 - $250 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Randwick is to bus and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Randwick. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Clovelly Rd Before Searle St via Central Station, Foveaux St, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Randwick station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Randwick station via Central Chalmers Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Melbourne and Randwick is 739 km. The road distance is 857.4 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Randwick without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs $65 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Melbourne to Randwick, including transfers.
Melbourne to Randwick bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne to Randwick train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
The best way to get from Melbourne to Randwick is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs $65 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $290 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Randwick, 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, 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.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Tram from Central Chalmers Street station to Randwick station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/light-rail
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $180–280
- Phone
- +61 (0)3 9335 2811
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Melbourne to Randwick bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.
Melbourne to Randwick train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Randwick is 857 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Melbourne to Randwick.
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