There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Merbein by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mildura Airport (MQL)SYD - MQL
3h 34m$363–767Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 16103 / ...
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3 to Mildura Station, Coach Stop725
16h 58m$75–112Train, bus via Cootamundra
- Take the train from Central Station to Cootamundra Station623 / ...
- Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3 to Mildura Station, Coach Stop725
16h 9m$80–246Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Broken Hill Station445
- Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Mildura Airport, Alan Mathews Dr587
18h 27m$137–234Drive 997.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Merbein997.2 km
11h 3m$195–282Bus via Albury
- Take the bus from Central Station to Albury station
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St
- Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Mildura Station/Seventh St
19h 35m$93–237
Sydney to Merbein by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Merbein is to bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 16h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Merbein is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $360 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Merbein. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Merbein Post Office/Railway Ave via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3 and Eighth St/Deakin Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
The distance between Sydney and Merbein is 862 km. The road distance is 997.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Merbein without a car is to train and bus via Cootamundra which takes 16h 9m and costs $75 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Sydney to Merbein, including transfers.
Sydney to Merbein bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
The best way to get from Sydney to Merbein is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $360 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 16h 58m.
Sydney to Merbein bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Merbein is 997 km. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Sydney to Merbein.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Merbein, VIC, Australia?
Qantas flies from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mildura Airport (MQL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Merbein Post Office/Railway Ave via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3, Mildura Station, Coach Stop, and Eighth St/Deakin Ave in around 16h 58m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mildura Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Mildura Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Cootamundra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–80
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Broken Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $100–160
- First Class
- $150–220
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3 to Mildura Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Mildura Airport, Alan Mathews Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- 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 Albury station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–35
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to Mildura Station/Seventh St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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