How to travel from Sydney to Daylesford, Australia

The distance between Sydney and Daylesford is around 787km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sydney to Daylesford by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$260($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Melbourne and then to Ballan.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$155($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Daylesford.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance891km (554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sydney and Daylesford

There are several options for getting from Sydney to Daylesford by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$155 ($105) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$430 ($290).

The distance between Sydney and Daylesford is around 787km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 733km (455 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Sydney and Daylesford by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sydney to Daylesford is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$430 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Sydney and Daylesford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$155 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sydney and Daylesford. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Castlemaine then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sydney and Daylesford. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sydney to Daylesford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Melbourne and Ballan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Sydney and Daylesford. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sydney to Daylesford. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Daylesford is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Daylesford. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sydney and Daylesford. The distance is around 891km (554 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sydney to Daylesford is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around A$260 ($175).

How do I get from Sydney to Daylesford

Compare travel optionsbetween Sydney and Daylesford

Transport options from Sydney to Daylesford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
3h 50m
A$260($175)
5 times a week825km (513 miles)
Train and Plane6h 5m
A$335($225)
5 times a week856km (532 miles)
Train to Hamilton Station, Fly6h 50m
A$390($260)
5 times a week1,130km (702 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 35m
A$430($290)
once daily787km (489 miles)
Fly to Avalon (AVV), train and bus4h 25m
A$260($175)
5 times a week924km (574 miles)
Bus
13h 40m
A$155($105)
5 times a week1,056km (656 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
A$170($115)
on demand891km (554 miles)

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Airports near Daylesford

The following major airports near Daylesford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Daylesford
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
81km (51 miles) from Daylesford
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
283km (176 miles) from Daylesford