What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rooty Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rooty Hill is to bus which costs $100 - $120 and takes 12h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rooty Hill?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rooty Hill is to fly and train which takes 4h 5m and costs $150 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Rooty Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Rooty Hill. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Rooty Hill Rd North After Wolseley St via Liverpool Station, Stand B, Prairiewood, Liverpool-Parramatta Twy and Westpoint Bus Interchange, Stand 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Rooty Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Rooty Hill station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Rooty Hill Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Rooty Hill?

The distance between Melbourne and Rooty Hill is 774 km. The road distance is 843.5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Rooty Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Rooty Hill without a car is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs $70 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Rooty Hill?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Melbourne to Rooty Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Rooty Hill bus from?

Melbourne to Rooty Hill bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Rooty Hill train from?

Melbourne to Rooty Hill train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Rooty Hill?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Rooty Hill is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $120 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Melbourne to Rooty Hill bus arrive?

Melbourne to Rooty Hill bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Rooty Hill train arrive?

Melbourne to Rooty Hill train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Rooty Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Rooty Hill is 843 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Melbourne to Rooty Hill.

Where can I stay near Rooty Hill?

There are 657+ hotels available in Rooty Hill.

Melbourne to Rooty Hill - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Rooty Hill by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Rooty Hill Stationtrain
4h 5m
$151–449
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Rooty Hill Stationtrain T1
11h 57m
$72–251
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the train from Central Station to Rooty Hill Stationtrain T1
12h 15m
Drive 843.5 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Rooty Hillcar 843.5 km
8h 51m
$153–221
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Rooty Hill Stationtrain
4h 46m
$141–599
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
12h 22m
$105–115

Melbourne to Rooty Hill by train

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11h 57mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 774.5 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Rooty Hill, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Rooty Hill Station via Central Station in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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