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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Ultimo is to bus via Liverpool Station which costs $95 - $110 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Ultimo is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $140 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Ultimo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Ultimo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Ultimo?

The distance between Melbourne and Ultimo is 733 km. The road distance is 852.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ultimo without a car is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs $65 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Melbourne to Ultimo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ultimo bus from?

Melbourne to Ultimo bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Ultimo train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to Ultimo?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Ultimo is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $140 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 11h 2m, you could also bus via Liverpool Station, which costs $95 - $110 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Melbourne to Ultimo bus arrive?

Melbourne to Ultimo bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Ultimo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Ultimo?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Ultimo is 853 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Melbourne to Ultimo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Melbourne to Ultimo?

Book your Melbourne to Ultimo bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ultimo?

There are 4736+ hotels available in Ultimo.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Ultimo 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
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MEL - SYD
3h 9m
$146–431
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
11h 2m
$65–250
Bus via Liverpool Station
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to LiverpoolSydney
11h 12m
$99–107
Drive 852.9 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Ultimo852.9 km
8h 58m
$162–234
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
3h 50m
$136–591
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
11h 20m
$95–280

Melbourne to Ultimo by train

30Weekly Trains

11h 2mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733.5 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, 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.

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