Melbourne to Sydney Central Station

Melbourne to Sydney Central Station

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Sydney Central Station
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Melbourne to Sydney Central Station Destination Reviews

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Florence
Too long and late
Melbourne to Sydney Central Station, Train #624 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, May 15, 2026
MD
Marlene D
My neighbour had is screen on watching movies all night. We had a DeLay of almost 3 hours. I enjoyed the morning, brekkie and sunrise, very much.
Melbourne to Sydney Central Station, Train #622 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, May 9, 2026
AC
Ayeel C
The service was good and the driver was so nice and seats was so comfortable and there's so much space to stretch a leg.
Melbourne to Sydney Central Station, Bus Express, Firefly Express, Apr 12, 2026
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Elaine
Pleasant helpful staff. Accommodation good. Plenty room relax. Nice way see country. Journey soon went. Some amazing views
Melbourne to Sydney Central Station, Train #624 First Class, NSW TrainLink, Feb 22, 2026
TS
Tokasa S
I really enjoyed it
Melbourne to Sydney Central Station, Train #622 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Jan 3, 2026
AP
Amelia P
I loved my trip! It was a comfy bus and the charging ports were a huge bonus. Thank you for being available when other services were booked out :)
Melbourne to Sydney Central Station, Bus Express, Firefly Express, Dec 30, 2025
KT
Kodhimah T
Smooth, comfortable, and on time
Melbourne to Sydney Central Station, Train #622 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Dec 24, 2025
MB
Maeve B
Does the job!
Melbourne to Sydney Central Station, Bus Express, Firefly Express, Dec 24, 2025
SS
Shatayu S
Firefly Driver - Chris was awesome. Had very happy journey.
Melbourne to Sydney Central Station, Bus Express, Firefly Express, Nov 30, 2025
NS
Nick S
Train was replaced by coaches from Melbourne to Arbury, where we joined the train. Consequently we arrived over an hour late in Sydney. The buffet car and support on board the train was excellent.
Melbourne to Sydney Central Station, Train #624 Economy Class, NSW TrainLink, Nov 19, 2025
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Melbourne to Sydney Central Station Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Flexible
22:00
10:00
$96.07
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Early Bird
22:00
10:00
$72.90
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Advantage
22:00
10:00
$87.59
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How to get from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station

Travelling between Melbourne and Sydney Central Station is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 126.45 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 107.37.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 hours to travel between Melbourne and Sydney Central Station depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Melbourne and Sydney Central Station. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Sydney Central Station.

How much does it cost to get from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station?

Travelling between Melbourne and Sydney Central Station can be as cheap as USD 107.37 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 126.45 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Melbourne and Sydney Central Station ?

  • 3 from Melbourne to Sydney starting from 22:00 Melbourne until 22:00 Melbourne

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Melbourne to Sydney, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 161.77.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Melbourne and Sydney

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia

Bus

Travelling from Melbourne to Sydney overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Melbourne and Sydney

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 55% took a train
  • 32% opted for a bus
  • 13% decided to fly

Transportation from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station

Facts about the transport from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station

Cheapest Transport$67
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure5:45 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day3
Distance600 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia