Fares vary, depending on whether one gets an ordinary seat or a sleeper berth; how far ahead one books; and whether one is wishing for a single or a return ticket. A first class ticket one-way can be purchased for around $125, but up to date information on fares and bookings may be found at the related link below.
As at 12 May, 2012 there are 2 trains daily that leave Central station (Sydney) bound for Southern Cross station (Melbourne) if you book through CountryLink.The first train leaves Sydney at 7:42am and arrives in Melbourne 6:56pm.The second train leaves Sydney at 8:40pm and arrives in Melbourne the next morning at 7:35.
Yes. There is a regular train service from Melbourne to Geelong. http://www.viclink.com.au/route/view/1745 go to the link for a list of times of departure and arrival.
There is no direct line from Canberra to Adelaide, you will have to go via Melbourne or Sydney, and which one you choose will change the cost. Try using http://www.railmaps.com.au/stationfinder.php to get an idea of what your options are.
Melbourne is closer to Adelaide than Sydney is.
Sydney is in New South Wales. Melbourne is in Victoria.
Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are in the continent (and nation) of Australia.
There is no time between melbourne and sydney because they are both eastern standard time(EST).
The flight distance between Melbourne & Sydney is 713 kilometres. The driving distance between Melbourne & Sydney is 875 kilometres.
Melbourne is closer to Sydney than Brisbane is.
Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra are all major cities in Australia.
The countrylink XPT travels between Sydney and Melbourne. The Canberra Xplorer also goes to both Sydney and Melbourne.
There is an Epping in Melbourne, and one in Sydney.