There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Cockatoo by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport 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 Belgrave Station
6h 2m$157–431Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave StationBelgrave
13h 22m$78–254Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave StationBelgrave
14h 3mDrive 877.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Cockatoo877.7 km
9h 26m$173–250Fly Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Station
7h 40m$142–531Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)NTL - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Station
9h 6m$132–399Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to CampbellfieldMelbourne
- Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd902
14h 52m$105–109
Sydney to Cockatoo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cockatoo is to bus which costs $105 - $109 and takes 14h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cockatoo is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs $150 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Cockatoo. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Old Gembrook Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
The distance between Sydney and Cockatoo is 799 km. The road distance is 877.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Cockatoo without a car is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs $75 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Sydney to Cockatoo, including transfers.
Sydney to Cockatoo bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Cockatoo is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs $75 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $105 - $109 and takes 14h 52m.
Sydney to Cockatoo bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Campbellfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Cockatoo is 878 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Sydney to Cockatoo.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cockatoo, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Woori Yallock Rd/Pakenham Rd via Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, Belgrave Station, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Old Gembrook Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Campbellfield, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd, Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy, Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy, and Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd in around 14h 52m.
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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
- $95–480
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- 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
- $95–480
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–350
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Campbellfield
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
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