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1k+ routes worldwide
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Shortest travel time:
10 h 48 m
Longest travel time:
12 h 0 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
A$172
Avg. daily departures:
3
Earliest departure:
07:40
Latest departure:
20:42
Sydney
Sydney, Australia's largest city, is a top travel destination, drawing countless visitors daily. Find all the essential information about Sydney's railway stations to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey through this iconic metropolis!
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Sydney train stations
Sydney Central railway station
Eddy Avenue, Sydney central business district, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sydney International Airport terminal
Mascot NSW 2020, Australia, Sydney, Australia
Sydney Central Bus station
6, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 5 &, Haymarket NSW 2000, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
866 km
Melbourne
Southern Cross Station in Melbourne is a major transport hub known for its distinctive wave-shaped roof, serving as the main terminal for regional and interstate trains as well as key urban rail services.
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Melbourne train stations
Southern Cross
Spencer Street, Melbourne, Victoria Australia, Australia
Melbourne AIrport terminal
Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia, Melbourne, Austria

Sydney to Melbourne Train Information

Are you planning to take a train from Sydney to Melbourne, the world's most liveable city? Then think of choosing NSW TrainLink's intercity train or a night train for your memorable journey. Taking a train is an ideal opportunity to have some good rest on your way to the final destination. Providing a fast and comfortable connection between stunning Sydney and fabulous Melbourne, these modern trains traverse the distance of around 866 km (538 mi) in about 11 hours. Using Rail Ninja, you can find useful information about the route, available travel classes (Economy Class Seat and 1st Class Seat), and book your train tickets from Sydney to Melbourne more than a year before the chosen travel date. You can also check more info about how far is Sydney from Melbourne.

Sydney to Melbourne Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
10 hrs 50 min
10 hrs 50 min
07:40
07:40
1
Afternoon trains
12 hrs 0 min
12 hrs 0 min
17:30
17:30
1
Evening trains
10 hrs 48 min
10 hrs 48 min
20:42
20:42
1

Trains on Sydney - Melbourne Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Greyhound Australia
Greyhound Australia
Bus
12 hrs 0 min
A$315
1
AUTrains
AUTrains
Intercity train
10 hrs 48 min
A$172
1
AUTrains
AUTrains
Intercity train
10 hrs 50 min
A$172
1
9.1 / 10 based on 13 reviews

Sydney to Melbourne

"Very quick ride, nothing to complain about."

Ronald S. about traveling from Sydney to Melbourne