There are 6 ways to get from Riverstone to Melbourne by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Take the train from Riverstone Station to Central Station
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)SYD - MEL
4h 18m$151–439Train
cheapest- Take the train from Riverstone Station to Central StationT1
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
12h 48m$70–258Bus
- Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
13h 16m$103–115Drive 856.2 km
- Drive from Riverstone to Melbourne856.2 km
8h 52m$163–235Train, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
- Take the train from Riverstone Station to Central Station
- 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 52m$141–599Train, bus
- Take the train from Riverstone Station to Central StationT1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
13h 18m
Riverstone to Melbourne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverstone to Melbourne is to bus which costs $100 - $120 and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Riverstone to Melbourne is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $150 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverstone station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Riverstone Pde Opp Riverstone Station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Blacktown Station, Stand J, Prairiewood, Liverpool-Parramatta Twy and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverstone station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Riverstone Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
The distance between Riverstone and Melbourne is 779 km. The road distance is 856.2 km.
The best way to get from Riverstone to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs $70 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Riverstone to Melbourne, including transfers.
Riverstone to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Liverpool station.
Riverstone to Melbourne train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Riverstone Station.
The best way to get from Riverstone to Melbourne is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $120 and takes 13h 16m.
What companies run services between Riverstone, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Riverstone Station to Southern Cross via Central Station in around 12h 48m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
- 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
- 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
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Riverstone Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- 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
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Riverstone to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Riverstone to Melbourne train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverstone to Melbourne is 856 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Riverstone to Melbourne.
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