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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Southern Cross | Sydney Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 5&6 | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Southern Cross | SYD Airport - International | Fastest |
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Get from Melbourne to Sydney
The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Users have shared positive experiences with this bus service, highlighting the friendly staff and comfortable journey. The buses arrived on time as promised. However, some users noted that the sound system could be improved for better communication during trips between Melbourne and Canberra.
Greyhound Australia Melbourne Sydney recent customer reviews
The bus was not clean and smelt of food left in seat pockets. However, on time and good journey.
Georgina T.
The trip went well. The coach arrived at Sydney airport on time. The only negative was the sound system. It was difficult hearing the driver on the Melbourne Canberra journey.
Clifford B.
First time getting this bus and couldn't fault it. Staff were lovely, was comfortable and got us there as said.
Catherine P.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Melbourne to Sydney by bus
What is the distance between Melbourne and Sydney?
Melbourne and Sydney are 715 km (443 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Melbourne to Sydney?
Buses departing from Melbourne Airport in Melbourne will take you to SYD Airport - International in Sydney.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Melbourne to Sydney was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $146To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Melbourne to Sydney, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $146 to $230 for a bus ticket from Melbourne to Sydney based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $146 which is on 2025-11-20.
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