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Sydney to Melbourne by Train

Rail Journey – from £42

Sydney | Canberra | Albury | Melbourne

An affordable and convenient way to travel between Sydney and Melbourne, enjoying spectacular scenery as you go.

Highlights:
  • Grab a bite at the on-board buffet cart as you travel
  • Pick Coach or First Class for a personalized trip
  • Witness changing landscapes right outside your window
  • Opt for sleeper cabins for a restful journey

Your Rail Journey

Travel by train between Australia’s two largest cities. The high speed train journey takes 11 hours and travels across inland Victoria and New South Wales country providing you with a largely unseen landscape from the comfort of your seat or cabin.

There are three service levels to choose from:

Coach Class

Coach Class offers comfortable seats which provide a small incline in an air conditioned cabin.

First Class

First Class seats have a increased incline and more leg room.

Sleeper Cabin

Sleeper Cabins are available for this journey and provide you with your own private cabin with bunk bed accommodation and shared bathroom facilities. Bed linen, towels, toiletries and complimentary breakfast are all included.

On Board Facilities

A buffet car on each train service provides you with a variety of hot and cold meals as well as snacks and drinks. You can purchase your meal and then take it back to your seat.

Sydney to Melbourne Timetable

The Sydney to Melbourne train runs twice a day in either direction.

Sydney to Melbourne Train

Daytime Service
Departs: 07:32 (daily)
Arrives: 18:30

Overnight Service
Departs: 20:32 (daily)
Arrives: 07:25

Melbourne to Sydney Train

Daytime Service 
Departs: 08:30 (daily)
Arrives: 19:53

Overnight Service 
Departs: 19:50 (daily)
Arrives: 06:53

Route Map

Sydney to Melbourne by Train route map

Sydney to Melbourne by Train

Rail Journey – from £42

Include this Rail Journey in an Australia holiday designed for you

Prices are per person based on coach class travel.