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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from New South Wales to Melbourne

Composite routes from New South Wales to Melbourne

Cheapest
9 h 59 min
Car
847 km.
from $46
Other
5 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
692 km.
from $165.05

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.31–$404.19
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.05–$366.30
Plane from Sydney Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.52–$378.93

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$404.19
Plane from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.94–$442.08
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.05–$568.39
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$214.73–$694.70
Plane from Sydney Airport to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.52–$378.93

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.73–$391.56
Plane from Newcastle Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$517.87
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$164.20–$555.76
Plane from Wollongong to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$328.41

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Wagga Wagga to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$126.31–$353.67

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Wollongong to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.57–$328.41

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.00–$176.83

Bus operators

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Liverpool to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.73–$227.36

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Email:
info@skybus.com.au
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from New South Wales to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from New South Wales to Melbourne is to bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G which costs $39.13 - $54.35 and takes 12h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from New South Wales to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from New South Wales to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between New South Wales and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from New South Wales to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between New South Wales and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from New South Wales station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from New South Wales to Melbourne?

The distance between New South Wales and Melbourne is 740 km. The road distance is 865 km.

How do I travel from New South Wales to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from New South Wales to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs $42.39 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from New South Wales to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from New South Wales to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New South Wales to Melbourne bus from?

New South Wales to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Liverpool station.

Where do I catch the New South Wales to Melbourne train from?

New South Wales to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from New South Wales to Melbourne?

The best way to get from New South Wales to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $42.39 - $163.04 and takes 11h 56m, you could also bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G, which costs $39.13 - $54.35 and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the New South Wales to Melbourne bus arrive?

New South Wales to Melbourne bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the New South Wales to Melbourne train arrive?

New South Wales to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from New South Wales to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between New South Wales to Melbourne is 865 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from New South Wales to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 4420+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $77.84 per night.
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