What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melba?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melba is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Melba?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Melba is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Melba?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Melba. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Copland College Copland Dr via City Interchange Plt 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Sydney to Melba?

The distance between Sydney and Melba is 296 km. The road distance is 286.3 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Melba without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melba without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $50 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Melba?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Sydney to Melba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Melba bus from?

Sydney to Melba bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sydney to Melba?

The best way to get from Sydney to Melba is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $460 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Sydney to Melba bus arrive?

Sydney to Melba bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Canberra station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Melba?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Melba is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Sydney to Melba.

Where can I stay near Melba?

There are 861+ hotels available in Melba.

Sydney to Melba - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Melba by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
4h 13m
$52–99
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
4h 30m
$74–114
Drive 286.3 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Melba286.3 km
3h 10m
$57–82
Fly
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)SYD - CBR
3h 29m
$240–457
Bus via Sydney International Airport (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to CanberraMelbourne
5h 6m
$65–122

Sydney to Melba by bus

177Weekly Buses

4h 13mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.3 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Melba, ACT, Australia?

Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Central Station to Canberra every 2 hours. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a train from Central Station to Canberra Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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