What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to South West Rocks?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to South West Rocks is to train which costs $110 - $440 and takes 20h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to South West Rocks?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to South West Rocks is to fly and bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $320 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and South West Rocks?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Sydney Central Station and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and South West Rocks?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Kempsey Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

How far is it from Melbourne to South West Rocks?

The distance between Melbourne and South West Rocks is 1114 km. The road distance is 1287.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to South West Rocks without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 20h 50m and costs $110 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to South West Rocks?

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Melbourne to South West Rocks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to South West Rocks bus from?

Melbourne to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to South West Rocks train from?

Melbourne to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to South West Rocks?

The best way to get from Melbourne to South West Rocks is to train which takes 20h 50m and costs $110 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 21h 55m.

Where does the Melbourne to South West Rocks bus arrive?

Melbourne to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to South West Rocks train arrive?

Melbourne to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to South West Rocks?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to South West Rocks is 1287 km. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Melbourne to South West Rocks.

Where can I stay near South West Rocks?

There are 285+ hotels available in South West Rocks.

Melbourne to South West Rocks - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to South West Rocks by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MEL - PQQ
2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
8h 8m
$327–742
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
20h 50m
$111–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
21h 55m
$165–277
Drive 1,287.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to South West Rockscar 1,287.1 km
13h 42m
$234–337
Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
8h 36m
$304–800
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane AVV - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
9h 56m
$383–681
Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
11h 30m
$159–548
Bus via First Lane At Smith St
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus Pm12
22h 21m
$163–387

Melbourne to South West Rocks by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 1,113.8 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Gregory St After Simpson St via Central Station, Kempsey Station, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 20h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Gregory St After Simpson St via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Kempsey, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 21h 55m.

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