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 bus via Cabramatta which costs $120 - $170 and takes 21h 1m.

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 3m and costs $370 - $800.

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 and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 1m.

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 bus via Cabramatta which takes 21h 1m and costs $120 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to South West Rocks?

The best way to get from Melbourne to South West Rocks is to bus via Cabramatta which takes 21h 1m and costs $120 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $440 and takes 21h 5m.

Where does the Melbourne to South West Rocks bus arrive?

Melbourne to South West Rocks bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool 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 292+ hotels available in South West Rocks.

Melbourne to South West Rocks - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to South West Rocks by plane, bus, train, 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 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 3m
$374–782
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
21h 5m
$108–438
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3105 / ...
21h 1m
$127–161
Drive 1,287.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to South West Rockscar 1,287.1 km
13h 42m
$245–354
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)plane AVV - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
9h 4m
$304–832
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 46m
$361–838
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)plane AVV - CFS
3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
11h 2m
$441–1,088
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 43m
$156–656
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus Pm12
22h 46m

Melbourne to South West Rocks by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

21h 1mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,113.9 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Gregory St After Simpson St via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 21h 1m. Alternatively, 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.

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