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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Sutherland is to bus which costs $95 - $110 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Sutherland is to fly and train which takes 3h 29m and costs $150 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Sutherland?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Sutherland station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Sutherland Station, East Pde via Liverpool Station, Stand G and Bullecourt Av Opp Western Sydney University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Sutherland?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Sutherland station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Sutherland Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Sutherland?

The distance between Melbourne and Sutherland is 744 km. The road distance is 849.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sutherland without a car is to train which takes 11h 39m and costs $70 - $260.

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

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sutherland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Sutherland train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Sutherland?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Sutherland is to train which takes 11h 39m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $110 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Melbourne to Sutherland bus arrive?

Melbourne to Sutherland bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Sutherland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Sutherland?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Sutherland is 850 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Melbourne to Sutherland.

Where can I stay near Sutherland?

There are 3401+ hotels available in Sutherland.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Sutherland by plane, train, bus, or car

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
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Sutherland Station
3h 29m
$151–454
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
11h 39m
$71–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to LiverpoolSydney
11h 50m
$99–108
Drive 849.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Sutherland849.9 km
8h 51m
$165–238
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
$136–564
Bus via Central Station
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
11h 57m

Melbourne to Sutherland by train

28Weekly Trains

11h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 743.9 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sutherland, 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 Liverpool once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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