Sydney to Melbourne Bus and Coach
Sydney to Melbourne
Melbourne to Sydney
Sydney to Melbourne Route Overview
Sydney to Melbourne bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 5 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sydney at 17:30h, arriving at Melbourne at 05:30h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 19:00h, arriving at 05:45h the following day.
Departure station and country
Sydney, Australia
Arrival station and country
Melbourne, Australia
Travel Distance
549 mi
Average Trip Duration
11h 22min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express
Lowest Price
£53
Transportation Options
Coach, Train, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Sydney to Melbourne:Traveling by coach from Sydney to Melbourne
The shortest travel distance between Sydney and Melbourne is 549 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 19:00 has a travel time of 10:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 12:00h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Melbourne earlier, there
are 5 overnight coaches and 1 overnight train departing from Sydney to Melbourne.
The overnight journeys start at 17:30 depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive as early as 05:30
the following day.
Below is the most popular night departure to Melbourne:
Bus companies operating the Sydney to Melbourne route
There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Sydney or Melbourne coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
Sydney
You can see information about the departure station and stops Sydney here
Cheapest tickets
Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:Adult ticket: £53 (One-Way) or £106 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Sydney
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Sydney, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Other popular destinations from Melbourne
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Melbourne, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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