How to get from Melbourne to Padstow
4 ways, 695 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 5h 17m | A$240–350 estimated |
| Train | 10h 31m | A$110–451 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 12h 21m | A$100–135 estimated |
| Taxi | 12h 21m | A$1,430–1,940 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:20 → 20:5612h 36m · 1 changeNSW TrainLink 624A$113–334
- 08:20 → 20:5212h 32m · 2 changesNSW TrainLink 624A$119–353
- 08:36 → 20:5612h 20m · 2 changesTransport Victoria CraigieburnA$110–327
- 08:36 → 20:5212h 16m · 3 changesTransport Victoria CraigieburnA$116–346
- 08:40 → 20:5612h 16m · 3 changesTransport Victoria 19A$110–327
- 08:40 → 20:5212h 12m · 4 changesTransport Victoria 19A$116–346
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Padstow?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 17m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 695 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Melbourne to Padstow?
- Drive is the cheapest, from A$100. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Melbourne to Padstow?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 2 direct trains, the fastest taking 10h 31m. Fares run A$110–451 across classes.
- How long is the flight from Melbourne to Padstow?
- About 1h 35m in the air (MEL → SYD), about 5h 17m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run A$240–350; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Padstow from Melbourne by road?
- About 842 km, roughly 12h 21m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around A$100–135; tolls and parking are extra.