Sydney to Melbourne by Air, Road or Train

Airlines Option

Tiger & Virgin Australia is generally the cheapest option. Qantas are generally the more expensive carrier.

Bus to Melbourne

Both Buses and Trains travel to and from Southern Cross station in Melbourne and Central Station in Sydney. Firefly there are two options, you can leave in the morning and arrive by the evening or leave in the evening and arrive early in the morning the next day. The morning Firefly bus leaves Sydney at9 am and arrives in Melbourne at 11 pm. The evening Firefly leaves Sydney at 7 pm arriving in Melbourne at 7 am the following day.

Greyhound you can stop at Canberra or Yass or travel direct. Buses take approximately 12- 14hrs. The direct morning service leaves Central Station in Sydney at 9 am arriving at Southern Cross Station in Melbourne at 11 pm. The direct evening service leaves Sydney at 8 pm arriving at Melbourne 8 am the following day.

Train to Melbourne

Trains generally provide a more comfortable trip than buses, it’s a bonus that you can get up and move around, buy food along the way etc. Trains take just over 12 hours, so again it’s a long journey but a good way to see some of the countryside during the day or the more comfortable overnight option.

There are two options you can choose to travel throughout the day, trains from Sydney depart at approximately 7.42am and arrive into Melbourne at 6.56pm. Or travel through the night leaving Central Station at 8.40pm and arriving at Southern Cross Station at 7.35am the following day.

Self-Drive Sydney to Melbourne

If you’re someone who likes driving and have a few spare days to make the most of the scenery. There are two main routes to take, depending on your time and scenery preferences.

The Inland Route

The first is the Hume Highway route which is around 900km. This takes approximately 9hrs 45mins. The Hume Highway is the most direct route and takes you right through Central Victoria and country NSW. There are some great small towns along the way such as Yackandandah, Holbrook, Glenrowan, and Beechworth that are either en route or a little off the track.

Coastal Route

Approximately is 1033km and could be considered the most scenic route, it will allow you to practically trace the outline of Australia from Sydney to Melbourne. Once you reach the South Coast, there are lovely towns along to explore on the way to the Victorian border. Further, towards Melbourne, you can check out Lakes Entrance in Victoria and end the journey exploring the Mornington Peninsula.

Places to see on the way

• Phillip Island.
• Wilson’s Prom.
• 90 Mile Beach (Flamingo Beach)
• The Great Alpine Road/Princes Highway
• Narooma.

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