What is the cheapest way to get from Rose Bay to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Rose Bay to Melbourne is to ferry and train which costs $75 - $270 and takes 12h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rose Bay to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Rose Bay to Melbourne is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $140 - $450.

How far is it from Rose Bay to Melbourne?

The distance between Rose Bay and Melbourne is 743 km. The road distance is 862.8 km.

How do I travel from Rose Bay to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Rose Bay to Melbourne without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 12m and costs $75 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Rose Bay to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Rose Bay to Melbourne, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rose Bay to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Rose Bay to Melbourne is 863 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Rose Bay to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5345+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Rose Bay to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Rose Bay to Melbourne by ferry, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Rose Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3h 42m
$143–450
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Rose Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry F9
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
12h 12m
$75–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
12h 46m
$98–288
Drive 862.8 km
1. Drive from Rose Bay to Melbournecar 862.8 km
9h 7m
$155–224
Ferry, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Rose Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
3. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
5h 16m
$138–600
Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
12h 51m

Rose Bay to Melbourne by ferry and train

27Weekly Services

12h 12mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.6 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Rose Bay, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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