Tickets and fares, timetables, network maps, accessibility, safety and other travel information for travel on nsw trainlink regional trains and coaches. Countrylink xpt scan of countrylink seating plan and consi. December 19, 2018 melbourne, vic, australia sydney, australia. Day and night express services run between the two capital cities with travel times from sydney and melbourne similar to driving. I found out there is a good reason why thousands of people fly between sydney and melbourne each day yet only a handful of pensioners choose to catch the overnight xpt. The new south wales xpt short for express passenger train is the main longdistance passenger train operated by nsw trainlink on regional railway services in new south wales, australia from sydney to dubbo, grafton and casino as well as interstate destinations, brisbane, and melbourne. The albury to melbourne sector of all nsw trainlink sydney melbourne trains is being substituted by buses due to track upgrading works unrelated to covid19. How can i get cheap train tickets to go from albury to sydney. Train from melbourne to albury via seymour change then coach from seymour to canberra via albury.
Introduced to service in 1982 the xpt, short for express passenger train, has an aerodynamic design and travels between sydney, melbourne, brisbane, dubbo, grafton and casino. As of this morning, september 2010, the xpt trains are resuming the full trip between sydney albury melbourne with operator countrylink expecting small residual delays. V line has a coach that runs from melbourne to deniliquin once a day, daily, and two on fridays. Authorised by transport for victoria, 1 spring street, melbourne. Your total cost to travel by train from albury to melbourne is about 47. Jeffrey ambrose was traveling to sydney from countrylink xpt train. Train timetable sydney to melbourne via albury nsw trainlink. The total co2 emission for your albury sydney train trip is 32. The train is one of the safest modes of transportation in existence, and offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax on your journey from sydney to albury. Countrylink xpt train docklands, victoria railway station.
It has been in service since 1982, and is based on the intercity 125 high speed train hst from britain. I live in the albury region and occasionally take the train to melbourne 3 hours when on time and that is not often. Xpt rail holidays connecting to nsw trainlink services rail. If you want to get cheap train tickets from albury to sydney we recommend that you book in advance as the best sydney trains tickets sell out fast. Nsw trainlink offers many destinations on the modern rail and coach network throughout new south wales and between melbourne and brisbane. Countrylink s rail and coach network reaches 334 destinations in new south wales, the australian capital territory, queensland and victoria.
List of regional nsw trainlink routes nsw trains wiki fandom. Mar 01, 2018 train promoter tim fischer wants vline to use xpt rolling stock on melbourne to albury service as a stopgap measure to avoid bus replacements. Xpt xp2004 in the current countrylink livery at sydney terminal manufacturer commonwealth engineering family name hst. I often travel by train between canberra and sydney, but would normally fly between melbourne and sydney. The train takes eleven and a half hours to cover the 960km 600 miles between the two. Xpt regional trains book a seat on nsw trainlink regional services introduced to service in 1982 the xpt, short for express passenger train, has an aerodynamic design and travels between sydney, melbourne, brisbane, dubbo, grafton and casino.
A 54yearold train driver and his 49yearold codriver have died after the sydney to melbourne xpt carrying 153 passengers came off the tracks in the town of wallan, north of melbourne. Mar 17, 2018 these were a qube trip train in the sydney suburbs, a tahmoor coal train, a grain train at harden, some vintage alco units at junee and an interstate freighter on the outskirts of melbourne. Vline local trains between seymour, benalla and albury have yet to resume despite being off the tracks since november 2008. Melbourne to alburywodonga 5 ways to travel via train, bus. Countrylink sleeper sydneymelbourne page 2 new south. Xpt rail holidays packaged with nsw trainlink services, tweed heads, grafton, nsw mid north coast, melbourne, western nsw, sydney and southern nsw soon. Trains leave melbourne, southern cross and arrive at albury station. William arthur upfield doesnt recommend countrylink xpt train. Nsw trainlink wishes to advise passengers, in the interest of customer safety. How can i get cheap train tickets to go from sydney to albury. Albury melbourne via seymour public transport victoria. Your total cost to travel by train from albury to sydney is about 89.
While the gauge conversion program was being carried out between 2008 and 2011, all albury services operated as road coaches north of seymour, connecting with trains operating between seymour and melbourne. Melbourne to wodonga 6 ways to travel via train, bus. Servicing destinations throughout brisbane, melbourne and new south wales, nsw trainlink express passenger trains offers a comfortable modern coach and rail network to carry passengers economy or first class, in the comfort of air. Getting here and around, the murray, victoria, australia.
Sydneymelbourne countrylink xpt melbourne forum tripadvisor. Countrylink hired three swedish x2000 tilt train carriages for evaluation between sydney and canberra between april and june 1995. There are 5 ways to get from melbourne to alburywodonga by bus, train, night train, car or plane. Countrylink was an australian passenger rail and road service brand operating in regional new south wales, as well as to canberra, brisbane and melbourne. To match these carriages, xpt power cars xp2000 and xp2009 received various modifications, most of which were internal, but the units were painted into a special livery of mid blue with a turquoise nose. Any people then wanting to travel on to hay would have to either hire a car in deniliquin or find their own transport to hay. A state of emergency has been declared in victoria due to coronavirus covid19. I also have to go to sydney often for work but would never consider taking the train. Sydney to dubbo xpt trains are currently replaced by buses due to track damage in the blue mountains caused by bushfires in january.
Originally created as a business unit or subbrand of the state rail authority of new south wales, it later became a subsidiary of railcorp, a government of new south wales entity. The total co2 emission for your albury melbourne train trip is 16. Melbourne to albury 5 ways to travel via train, bus. These trains have been in service from 1982, and is based on the intercity 125 high speed train hst from britain. Melbourne to alburywodonga 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car. Melbourne to albury 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night. Please check your details or select another travel date. Train from southern cross station melbourne to bendigo change then, connecting coach service to adelaide via horsham or nhill. Nsw trainlinks fleet of xpts express passengers trains carry passengers in air conditioned comfort to their destinations in economy and first class seats throughout the day and night, with sleeper facilities on overnight routes. The xpt power car features a paxman vp185 12cylinder, turbocharged diesel electric engine boasting 1492 kw or 2000 horsepower. In december 1994 an xpt daylight service to melbourne was introduced by extending the riverina xpt from albury. Albury and district and the north east victorian region.
Vline run three trains each day between melbourne southern cross station and albury, stopping at seymour, benalla, wangaratta, wodonga and other towns along the way. The passengers in car d on the train service from melbourne to sydney are a curious lot almost nothing in common except for the fact that they have been brought together by necessity to ride. Just once, though, i wanted to try out the train and in this case taking the train was a fairly efficient use of my time. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. There are 5 ways to get from melbourne to albury by bus, train, night train, car or plane.
The region is lucky to have the hume highway running through it, and so has the daily services of the melbourne to sydney buses. Xp2007 and xp2016 combine to work st24 daylight melbourne to sydney xpt service through gunning. Melbournebound albury line train near seymour in 2007, before the service switched to running on the standard gauge line. Albury line a d melbourne to alburywodonga via seymour, benalla and wangaratta monday to friday service coach train train train train train train train train service. Train promoter tim fischer wants vline to use xpt rolling stock on melbourne to albury service as a stopgap measure to avoid bus replacements. Layout and on board facilities of xpt trains that operate on the nsw trainlink. The nsw trainlink xpt short for express passenger train is a diesel powered longdistance passenger train used in regional new south wales, australia, and on main countrylink routes including the interstate sydney melbourne and sydneybrisbane services.
Mar 30, 2020 the albury to melbourne sector of all nsw trainlink sydney melbourne trains is being substituted by buses due to track upgrading works unrelated to covid19. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Train promoter tim fischer wants vline to use xpt rolling. Countrylink was an australian passenger rail and road service brand operating in regional new south wales, canberra, brisbane and melbourne. Jul 01, 2014 is this an untapped gem of intercity business travel. The replacement coach service for this mornings sydney to melbourne service is expected to arrive in albury at 3pm. Hop on the countrylink train if time isnt an issue, this longdistance train is also a charming passage between sydney and melbourne. The countrylink melbourne xpt runs once a day, daily. The nsw trainlink xpt short for express passenger train is a diesel powered longdistance passenger train used in regional new south wales, australia, and on main nsw trainlink routes including the interstate sydney melbourne and sydneybrisbane services these trains have been in service from 1982, and is based on the intercity 125 high speed train hst from britain. Public transport victoria ptv customer service customer service about ptv about ptv data and reporting. Return journey from adelaide to melbourne can also be booked. With the xpt refurbishment program nearly completed, xp2016 is the only vehicle on the train to still wear the old countrylink sra colours, the remainder of the train wearing the new countrylink railcorp colour scheme. If you know when you are travelling, the easiest way to plan your travel is through our plan a journey tool.
Nsw trainlink train and coach network operates to over 360 destinations, linking the albury region with melbourne, canberra, sydney, brisbane and regional nsw. Scan of countrylink seating plan and consist info for the xpt. Hay shire official visitor website travel how to get. Vline train services run daily to the albury from melbourne. Melbourne to sydney by overnight xpt train australian. Albury wodonga is situated on the major rail link between melbourne and sydney.
There are 6 ways to get from melbourne to wodonga by bus, train, night train, car or plane. Nsw trainlink albury wodonga albury wodonga australia. Nov 25, 2018 in september 2018, we had the opportunity to ride the northbound daylight, the 0830 melbourne to sydney xpt. Sydney to melbourne train new south wales forum tripadvisor. Our trains carry you in airconditioned comfort with a choice of first or economy class seats, with a buffet car providing a range of tasty hot and cold meals and beverages. List of regional nsw trainlink routes nsw trains wiki. An upgrade of the melbourne to albury rail link, on which the xpt travels. The nsw trainlink xpt short for express passenger train is a diesel powered longdistance passenger train used in regional new south wales, australia, and on main nsw trainlink routes including the interstate sydney melbourne and sydneybrisbane services. Nsw trainlink australia train, sydney, melbourne, brisbane. Have just travelled from albury to melbourne first class, what a disappointment. Vline operates daily passenger trains on the albury line from southern cross station in melbourne. Xpt melbourne to sydney daily train service timetable removed reported to be in error for more information or bookings please phone countrylink travel centre. The countrylink xpt travels from sydney to brisbane, melbourne, dubbo and grafton. Remember that you must also add the cost of the journey.
Below you will find train schedules and timetables for the. October 11, 2018 have just travelled from albury to melbourne first class, what a disappointment. Canberra melbourne via albury public transport victoria. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. This week i had an opportunity to travel on the overnight xpt train from melbourne to sydney. Albury line a d melbourne to albury wodonga via seymour, benalla and wangaratta monday to friday service coach train train train train train train train train service. Alternatively, find your timetable by viewing all vline timetables or search below. Unless it is the only scenic touring you are going to do whilst here then i would skip the train and find a cheap airfare. Vline regional public transport for victoria train. If you want to get cheap train tickets from sydney to albury we recommend that you book in advance as the best sydney trains tickets sell out fast. All vline train services to seymour, shepparton and albury have been. Based on british rails intercity 125, the countrylink xpts were built in australia and have been adapted to australian conditions.
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