Trains to Melbourne
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 11 railway stations in Melbourne: Flinders Street, Malvern, Tooronga, Boronia, Bayswater, Heidelberg, Footscray, Bell, Preston, Berwick, Glenferrie. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Melbourne
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne to Adelaide | Australia | 654 km (406 mi) | about 9 h 24 min |
| Melbourne to Sydney | Australia | 713 km (443 mi) | about 10 h 15 min |
| Melbourne to Newcastle | Australia | 822 km (511 mi) | about 11 h 49 min |
| Melbourne to Gold Coast | Australia | 1,346 km (836 mi) | about 19 h 21 min |
| Melbourne to Brisbane | Australia | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 19 h 46 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Melbourne have?
Flinders Street, Malvern, Tooronga, Boronia, Bayswater, Heidelberg and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.