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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 £70, 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 by bus from Melbourne to Sydney
How far is Sydney from Melbourne by coach?
The journey from Melbourne to Sydney by coach covers an approximate distance of 443 miles (715 km).
What is the best way to go from Melbourne to Sydney without flying?
To travel from Melbourne to Sydney without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
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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 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £79To 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 £79 to £125 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 £79, which is on 2025-11-20.
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Popular Buses Connecting Melbourne
Buses Leaving from Melbourne
- Bus from Melbourne to Brisbane
- Coach Melbourne - Geelong
- Bus Melbourne - Byron Bay
- Melbourne - Coffs Harbour
- Bus from Melbourne to Albury
- Coach Melbourne - Gold Coast
- Bus Melbourne - Canberra
- Melbourne - Frankston
- Bus from Melbourne to Woolgoolga
- Coach Melbourne - Southport
- Bus Melbourne - Grafton
- Melbourne - Yamba
- Bus from Melbourne to Ballina
- Coach Melbourne - Brunswick Heads
Buses Going to Melbourne
Popular Buses Connecting Sydney
Buses Leaving from Sydney
- Bus from Sydney to Melbourne
- Coach Sydney - Miles
- Bus Sydney - Albury
- Sydney - Ballina
- Bus from Sydney to Townsville
- Coach Sydney - Airlie Beach
- Bus Sydney - Port Macquarie
- Sydney - Cairns
- Bus from Sydney to Newcastle
- Coach Sydney - Coffs Harbour
- Bus Sydney - Woolgoolga
- Sydney - Yamba
- Bus from Sydney to Rainbow Beach
- Coach Sydney - Noosa
- Bus Sydney - Nambucca Heads
Buses Going to Sydney
- Bus from Brisbane to Sydney
- Coach Newcastle - Sydney
- Bus Toowoomba - Sydney
- Rockhampton - Sydney
- Bus from Port Macquarie to Sydney
- Coach Coffs Harbour - Sydney
- Bus Yamba - Sydney
- Airlie Beach - Sydney
- Bus from Bundaberg to Sydney
- Coach Noosa - Sydney
- Bus Ballina - Sydney
- Woolgoolga - Sydney
- Bus from Bulahdelah to Sydney
- Coach Bowen - Sydney
- Bus Ipswich - Sydney
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Airlie Beach to Cairns
- Coach Noosa - Brisbane
- Bus Brisbane - Airlie Beach
- Cairns - Airlie Beach
- Bus from Sydney to Gold Coast
- Coach Noosa - Airlie Beach
- Bus Noosa - Rainbow Beach
- Brisbane - Toowoomba
- Bus from Rainbow Beach to Airlie Beach
- Coach Brisbane - Rainbow Beach
- Bus Airlie Beach - Townsville
- Sydney - Brisbane
- Bus from Melbourne to Sydney
- Coach Gold Coast - Sydney
- Bus Byron Bay - Sydney