On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 01:55:19 +0100, "mo" nospam wrote:


"CT" wrote in message
...
The quickest way is flying (around 1hr 30 mins).
You can do it by bus or train, but it takes much more longer around 10 hrs
by train.

Train info: http://www.countrylink.info/
Cheap airfa http://www.virginblue.com.au/ or check out Qantas
http://www.qantas.com.au/ .
The airfare sometimes cost a lot cheaper than bus/train. Book early and
look
for special.


cheers people!

Looks like its only 35 to 40 £ by air

Is it possible to just turn up to the airport on the day and buy tickets
(sydney -- melbourne) rather than buy them in advance?


It's definitely possible, provided you choose an off-peak time. It's
also usually much more expensive because you get no discounts of any
sort. Advance booking is usually cheaper.
If you need the flexibility to change flights or booking times, make
sure that is possible with your booking. That usually costs a bit more
than the rock-bottom prices with inflexible rules.

Cheers Alan

PS How are you getting here? you may be able to extend an
international ticket with a positioning leg for a lesser cost.



or are they usually booked up (meaning i have to book early myself!)