What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to The Rocks?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to The Rocks is to bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G which costs $95 - $110 and takes 11h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to The Rocks?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to The Rocks is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $140 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and The Rocks?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to The Rocks. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K via Liverpool Station, Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and The Rocks?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to The Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Circular Quay Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Melbourne to The Rocks?

The distance between Melbourne and The Rocks is 737 km. The road distance is 856.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to The Rocks without a car is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs $65 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to The Rocks?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Melbourne to The Rocks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to The Rocks bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to The Rocks train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Melbourne to The Rocks?

The best way to get from Melbourne to The Rocks is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $140 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 11h 10m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Melbourne to The Rocks bus arrive?

Melbourne to The Rocks bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to The Rocks train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to The Rocks?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to The Rocks is 856 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Melbourne to The Rocks.

Where can I stay near The Rocks?

There are 4720+ hotels available in The Rocks.

Melbourne to The Rocks - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to The Rocks 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
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MEL - SYD
3h 18m
$149–436
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
11h 10m
$70–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
11h 28m
Drive 856.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to The Rocks856.3 km
9h 4m
$163–235
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)AVV - SYD
3h 59m
$139–596
Bus via Liverpool Station, Stand G
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to LiverpoolSydney
11h 36m
$96–106

Melbourne to The Rocks by train

30Weekly Trains

11h 10mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 736.6 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $65–250 and the journey takes 11h 2m.

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