What's the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Melbourne (and back)?

Question

I'm an Australian student who does not have the money to travel but wants to see what's out there.

Answer 1

what do you look like that may help otherwise walk

Answer 2

Walk.You beat me to it.It's quicker to walk in N.S.W...

Answer 3

well bus is prob the cheapest, esp with student conc, you get to see the jouney too. Flying, if you go to sites like webjet and plan your trip in advance you can get some altra cheep flights. good luck

Answer 4

I am an Australian travel agent and I can tell you that Train would not compare in price for example

A train will cost you about $130 AUD one way and will take approx 11 hours. With the added benefit of seeing some of the wonderful countryside this country has to offer.

A flight will take only about 90 mins and airfares are around $80 AUD. This is as long as you book early enough and are happy to travel midweek and avoid peak times.

A Bus will take about 12 or 13 hours but will cost you around $80 AUD also.

I guess the choice is yours. Whether you want to see more or just get from place to place quickly.

Answer 5

hmmm try going to this website

travelosity

they usually get you the cheapest way

but i dont advise that you use another knock-off website

there full of cheats and ripp offs

Answer 6

Hi there,

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They have a deal on hotels2go that is for 2 people, Stay in a standard room $175.00 recieve Fully cooked Breakfast x 2 and a 3 course Dinner (food only) x 2 per day this package is for 2 persons only.

Now I understand you are looking for something cheaper and perhaps just for one; there is a large number of other deals, some including meals for under $100. I really think you'll be able to find something that suits what you are looking for - check it out :)

Answer 7

Hi,

There are a number of ways you can travel from Sydney to Melbourne and return.

1. Fly with either Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Blue.

2. Train/Coach with CountryLink

3. Coach with either Greyhound

4. V/Line (Victorian bus and train line)

There are also a number of other coach companies that you can get but I'm not sure who else travels between Melbourne and Sydney.

You can get discounts on all of them which includes V/Line and CountryLink

I have used CountryLink and V/Line several times and they are pretty good.

Best thing to do is to look on their websites and find out when you want to go and how much you want to spend. It's better to book ahead of time then you'll get it cheaper.

Otherwise you can go to your local travel agent and get some information from them as well.

Answer 8

Train or bus would be the cheapest. You can't walk it and I wouldn't suggest you try, its not safe.  

Answer 9

go to a traveling agentcy

Answer 10

If you book several weeks ahead, usually the cheapest way to travel is to fly.

When I want a cheap flight in Australia, I use Flight centre:

http://www.flightcentre.com.au

Regards: Jim Sibbick

Answer 11

Walk.