Melbourne to New South Wales

Melbourne to New South Wales

Melbourne
New South Wales
Mon, May 20
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Melbourne to New South Wales Schedule

Melbourne to New South Wales Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
NSW TrainLink First Class 08:30 - 12:02AUD 153.93
Firefly Express Express 19:00 - 03:25AUD 104.50

Transportation from Melbourne to New South Wales

Facts about the transport from Melbourne to New South Wales

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport2h 6m
Earliest Departure8:30 AM
Latest Departure7:50 PM
Departures per day4
Distance105 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirefly Express, NSW TrainLink

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How to get from Melbourne to New South Wales

Travelling between Melbourne and New South Wales is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 23.30 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 17.26.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 9 hours to travel between Melbourne and New South Wales depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Melbourne and New South Wales. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 6m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h 25m to reach New South Wales.

How much does it cost to get from Melbourne to New South Wales?

Travelling between Melbourne and New South Wales can be as cheap as USD 17.26 if you opt for a NSW TrainLink train and as expensive as USD 23.30 if you buy a NSW TrainLink Train 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 New South Wales ?

  • 130 from Melbourne to New South Wales starting from 06:00 Avalon Airport until 21:15 Melbourne Airport Australia
  • 4 from Melbourne to New South Wales starting from 08:30 Melbourne Southern Cross until 19:50 Melbourne Southern Cross

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Melbourne to New South Wales.

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 New South Wales, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 31.78.

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 New South Wales

Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Melbourne to New South Wales 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 New South Wales

Firefly Express

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 New South Wales?

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

  • 100% took a train