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How to get fromSydney to Australian Openby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Australian Open by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeSYD - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Jolimont-MCG Stationtrain
    3h 58m
    $152–436
  2. Bus via Russell St/Bourke St #7

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus6107 / ...
    12h 46m
    $68–93
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain623 / ...
    11h 18m
    $73–249
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach TerminalbusMelbourne
    11h 53m
    $101–286
  5. Drive 858.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Australian Opencar858.2 km
    9h 2m
    $169–244
  6. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planeSYD - AVV
    2. Take the train from Werribee Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain
    5h 29m
    $132–526

Sydney to Australian Open by train and foot

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Australian Open, 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 10m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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