There are 6 ways to get from Randwick to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Line 374 bus, fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Take the bus from Carrington Rd At Alison Rd to Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)SYD - MEL
3h 40m$146–434Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
12h 6m$65–250Bus via Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
12h 45m$95–283Drive 858.8 km
- Drive from Randwick to Melbourne858.8 km
8h 56m$163–235Fly to Avalon Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)SYD - AVV
- Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
5h 14m$136–594Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
12h 49m
Randwick to Melbourne by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Randwick to Melbourne is to train which costs $65 - $250 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Randwick to Melbourne is to line 374 bus and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $140 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Randwick to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Carrington Rd At Alison Rd and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Randwick station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Randwick station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Randwick and Melbourne is 740 km. The road distance is 858.8 km.
The best way to get from Randwick to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs $65 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Randwick to Melbourne, including transfers.
Randwick to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
Randwick to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Randwick to Melbourne is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs $65 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G, which costs $95 - $290 and takes 12h 45m.
What companies run services between Randwick, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Carrington Rd At Alison Rd to Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- 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 Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach 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 Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Randwick to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Randwick to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Randwick to Melbourne is 859 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Randwick to Melbourne.
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