There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly 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 Richmond Station
3h 54m$152–426Bus via Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St6107 / ...
13h 11m$67–92Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
11h 14m$73–249Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
11h 34m$101–286Drive 858.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium858.3 km
9h 4m$168–243Fly to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)SYD - AVV
- Take the train from Werribee Station to Flinders Street Station
5h 24m$132–526
Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium is to bus via Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St which costs $65 - $95 and takes 13h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs $150 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Anderson St/Alexandra Ave via Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Richmond Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Sydney and Melbourne Rectangular Stadium is 744 km. The road distance is 858.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium without a car is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, including transfers.
Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 11h 34m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, 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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- 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
- $90–480
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–420
- 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
- $90–480
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Richmond Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Werribee Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–220
- Flexible
- $180–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.
Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium is 858 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Sydney to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
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