Express · No. XPT NT1
XPT Sydney–Melbourne train timings
XPT Sydney–Melbourne timetable
3 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney Central | — | 07:26 | 0 | |
| 2 | Canberra Railway Station | 10:33 | 10:43 | 10 min | 310 |
| 3 | Melbourne Southern Cross | 19:10 | — | 963 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Journey Beyond on the day.
XPT Sydney–Melbourne: Sydney to Melbourne
XPT Sydney–Melbourne (XPT NT1) is an express train run by Journey Beyond between Sydney Central and Melbourne Southern Cross. The full journey covers 963 km and takes 11h 44m, with 1 intermediate stop.
It leaves Sydney Central at 07:26 and reaches Melbourne Southern Cross at 19:10. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Canberra Railway Station.
NSW TrainLink XPT NT1 runs from Sydney Central to Melbourne Southern Cross via the Southern Highlands and Albury. Covering 963 km in approximately 11 hours, the XPT (Express Passenger Train) fleet — based on British HST technology — has served this intercapital route since 1982. Night and daytime services run daily.
How to book XPT Sydney–Melbourne tickets
Tickets are sold by Journey Beyond on journeybeyondrail.com.au and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.
Book on journeybeyondrail.com.auXPT Sydney–Melbourne: common questions
- What time does XPT Sydney–Melbourne leave Sydney?
- XPT Sydney–Melbourne departs Sydney Central at 07:26 and arrives at Melbourne Southern Cross at 19:10. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does XPT Sydney–Melbourne take from Sydney to Melbourne?
- The scheduled journey time is 11h 44m for 963 km.
- Which stations does XPT Sydney–Melbourne stop at?
- XPT Sydney–Melbourne calls at Sydney Central, Canberra Railway Station and Melbourne Southern Cross.
- Does XPT Sydney–Melbourne run every day?
- Yes, XPT Sydney–Melbourne runs daily.
- Where can I book XPT Sydney–Melbourne tickets?
- On Journey Beyond's own site, journeybeyondrail.com.au. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.