There are 6 ways to get from Strathfield to Croydon by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)SYD - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
4h 59m$157–448Train
cheapest- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Southern Cross621 / ...
12h 2m$72–248Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
14h 10m$105–291Drive 847 km
- Drive from Strathfield to Croydon847 km
8h 56m$165–238Fly to Avalon Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)SYD - AVV
- Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
6h 34m$142–608Bus via Mitcham Station/Colombo St
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
14h 36m
Strathfield to Croydon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strathfield to Croydon is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Strathfield to Croydon is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs $150 - $450.
No, there is no direct train from Strathfield station to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Strathfield Station and arriving at Croydon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Strathfield and Croydon is 781 km. The road distance is 847 km.
The best way to get from Strathfield to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Strathfield to Croydon, including transfers.
Strathfield to Croydon train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Strathfield to Croydon is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $300 and takes 14h 10m.
Strathfield to Croydon train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strathfield to Croydon is 847 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Strathfield to Croydon.
What companies run services between Strathfield, NSW, Australia and Croydon, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Strathfield Station to Southern Cross once daily. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 44m. 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 10m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- 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
- $100–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Croydon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 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
- 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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