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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Cairnlea 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 Station to Deer Park Stationtrain
    4h 13m
    $157–444
  2. Bus via Sunshine Station/Dickson St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus6107 / ...
    13h 25m
    $67–92
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain623 / ...
    11h 33m
    $73–249
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach TerminalbusMelbourne
    12h 34m
    $106–291
  5. Drive 860.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Cairnleacar860.6 km
    8h 57m
    $169–244
  6. Fly to Avalon Airport, line 180 bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planeSYD - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Werribee Station/Manly St to Tarneit Stationbus
    5h 29m
    $142–539

Sydney to Cairnlea by train

Calendar27Weekly Trains
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cairnlea, 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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