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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sunshine is to bus which costs $65 - $95 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Sunshine is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $140 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Sunshine?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Sunshine. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Whitty St/Monash St via Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Sunshine?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Sunshine station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Sunshine Station via Southern Cross Station and Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Sydney to Sunshine?

The distance between Sydney and Sunshine is 734 km. The road distance is 860.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Sunshine without a car is to train which takes 11h 18m and costs $70 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Sydney to Sunshine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Sunshine bus from?

Sydney to Sunshine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Sunshine train from?

Sydney to Sunshine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sydney to Sunshine?

The best way to get from Sydney to Sunshine is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $140 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 11h 18m, you could also bus via Melbourne, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Sydney to Sunshine bus arrive?

Sydney to Sunshine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Melbourne station.

Where does the Sydney to Sunshine train arrive?

Sydney to Sunshine train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Sunshine?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Sunshine is 860 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Sydney to Sunshine.

Where can I stay near Sunshine?

There are 3247+ hotels available in Sunshine.

Sydney to Sunshine - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Sunshine by plane, train, bus, or car

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
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3h 45m
$146–410
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6107 / ...
12h 58m
$68–93
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 621 / ...
11h 18m
$73–249
Bus via Melbourne
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 50m
$116–189
Drive 860.5 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Sunshinecar 860.5 km
9h 2m
$154–222
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
4h 55m
$122–420

Sydney to Sunshine by train

22Weekly Trains

11h 18mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 733.7 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sunshine, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Southern Cross 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 10h 48m.

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