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How to get fromMelbourne to South West Rocksby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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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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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)planeMEL - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
    8h 3m
    $384–782

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain33 / ...
    21h 5m
    $108–438

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus151 / ...
    21h 44m

  4. Drive 1,287.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to South West Rockscar1,287.1 km
    13h 35m
    $244–352

  5. Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)planeAVV - PQQ
    3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
    9h 4m
    $304–782

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)planeMEL - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
    8h 46m
    $351–838

  7. Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)planeAVV - CFS
    3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
    11h 2m
    $441–1,088

  8. Bus via First Lane At Smith St

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central StationbusSydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to KempseybusPm12
    22h 36m
    $157–379

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

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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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 21h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Gregory St After Simpson St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 21h 44m.

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