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

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

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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)plane plane MEL - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    8h 3m
    $327–692

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 6408 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3105 / ...
    21h 53m
    $96–144

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    21h 5m
    $111–440

  4. Drive 1,287.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to South West Rockscar car 1,287.1 km
    13h 42m
    $228–330

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    8h 51m
    $284–750

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane AVV - PQQ
    3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    9h 56m
    $173–681

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    11h 44m
    $164–548

  8. Bus via Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus bus Au001
    22h 18m
    $187–308

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

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to South West Rocks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,113.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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 53m.

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