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How to get fromPort Jackson to Melbourneby ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Jackson to Melbourne by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    3h 57m
    $157–472

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry F9
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    12h 22m
    $91–266

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry F9
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    13h 27m
    $141–226

  4. Drive  868.4 km

    1. Drive from Port Jackson to Melbournecar car 868.4 km
    9h 14m
    $158–228

  5. Ferry, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    5h 35m
    $141–476

  6. Ferry, bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Manly, Wharf 3ferry ferry Ccwm
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    14h 25m
    $113–143

Port Jackson to Melbourne by ferry and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Jackson to Melbourne. However, you can take the ferry to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B, walk to Circular Quay Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, then take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Southern Cross via Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B, Circular Quay Station, and Central Station in around 12h 22m.

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