There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway 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
5h 15m$152–426Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave StationBelgrave
12h 35m$73–249Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Belgrave StationBelgrave
13h 13mDrive 872.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway872.5 km
9h 26m$172–248Fly 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
6h 53m$137–526Train 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
8h 19m$127–394Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to CampbellfieldMelbourne
- Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd902
14h 2m$105–109
Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway is to bus which costs $105 - $109 and takes 14h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs $150 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Puffing Billy Railway station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd via Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy and Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Puffing Billy Railway station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Belgrave Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Sydney and Puffing Billy Railway is 782 km. The road distance is 872.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway without a car is to train which takes 12h 35m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway, including transfers.
Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway is to train which takes 12h 35m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $105 - $109 and takes 14h 2m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Puffing Billy Railway, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Puffing Billy Railway via Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, and Belgrave Station in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Puffing Billy Railway 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 2m.
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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
- $150–420
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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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Campbellfield station.
Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway is 873 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Sydney to Puffing Billy Railway.
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