There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Highett by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Highett Stationtrain
4h 21m$152–346Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
11h 37m$73–249Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 2m$101–290Drive 873.4 km
- Drive from Sydney to Highettcar 873.4 km
9h 22m$159–230Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain
6h 1m$123–306Bus via Toorak Station
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
13h 28m$139–221
Sydney to Highett by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Highett is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Highett is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs $150 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Highett. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Highett station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Highett Station via Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Sydney and Highett is 758 km. The road distance is 873.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Highett without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Sydney to Highett, including transfers.
Sydney to Highett bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Highett train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Highett is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Highett, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross every 4 hours. 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 15m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–260
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–260
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–260
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Flinders Street Station to Highett Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Lara Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Highett bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Sydney to Highett train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Highett is 873 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Sydney to Highett.
There are 5113+ hotels available in Highett.

























