What is the cheapest way to get from South West Rocks to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from South West Rocks to Melbourne is to bus via Cabramatta which costs $130 - $170 and takes 21h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from South West Rocks to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from South West Rocks to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $320 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between South West Rocks and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from South West Rocks to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Gregory St After Simpson St and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 17m.

Is there a direct train between South West Rocks and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from South West Rocks station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 24m.

How far is it from South West Rocks to Melbourne?

The distance between South West Rocks and Melbourne is 1122 km. The road distance is 1288.1 km.

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

The best way to get from South West Rocks to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 20h 24m and costs $110 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from South West Rocks to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South West Rocks to Melbourne bus from?

South West Rocks to Melbourne bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gregory St After Simpson St station.

Where do I catch the South West Rocks to Melbourne train from?

South West Rocks to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.

Train or bus from South West Rocks to Melbourne?

The best way to get from South West Rocks to Melbourne is to train which takes 20h 24m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Cabramatta, which costs $130 - $170 and takes 21h 17m.

Where does the South West Rocks to Melbourne bus arrive?

South West Rocks to Melbourne bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Kemp St Before Tozer St station.

Where does the South West Rocks to Melbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South West Rocks to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between South West Rocks to Melbourne is 1288 km. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from South West Rocks to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

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South West Rocks to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
3. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PQQ - MEL
7h 48m
$328–691
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 621 / ...
20h 24m
$110–446
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
3. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
21h 17m
$134–162
Drive 1,288.1 km
1. Drive from South West Rocks to Melbournecar 1,288.1 km
13h 42m
$229–330
Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
2. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
3. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CFS - MEL
7h 56m
$285–750
Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
3. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane PQQ - AVV
4. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
9h 57m
$164–681
Bus, train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
2. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
10h 52m
$165–548
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
22h 41m
$180–311

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

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Distance: 1,121.7 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St to Southern Cross via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, and Central Station in around 20h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool Station, Stand A, and Liverpool in around 21h 17m.

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