There are 6 ways to get from Royal Botanic Garden to Federation Square by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)SYD - MEL
4h$146–420Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
12h 15m$74–261Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
12h 51m$98–287Drive 859.7 km
- Drive from Royal Botanic Garden to Federation Square859.7 km
8h 59m$169–244Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Werribee Station to Flinders Street Station
5h 27m$132–526Bus via Martin Place Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
12h 57m
Royal Botanic Garden to Federation Square by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royal Botanic Garden to Federation Square is to train which costs $70 - $270 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Royal Botanic Garden to Federation Square is to fly which takes 4h and costs $140 - $420.
No, there is no direct train from Royal Botanic Garden station to Federation Square station. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station and arriving at Flinders Street Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Royal Botanic Garden and Federation Square is 740 km. The road distance is 859.7 km.
The best way to get from Royal Botanic Garden to Federation Square without a car is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs $70 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Royal Botanic Garden to Federation Square, including transfers.
Royal Botanic Garden to Federation Square train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Royal Botanic Garden to Federation Square is to fly which takes 4h and costs $140 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $270 and takes 12h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $290 and takes 12h 51m.
Royal Botanic Garden to Federation Square train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royal Botanic Garden to Federation Square is 860 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Royal Botanic Garden to Federation Square.
What companies run services between Royal Botanic Garden, NSW, Australia and Federation Square, VIC, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, 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.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–420
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Werribee Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- 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
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