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 train which costs $100 - $450 and takes 20h 28m.

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 50m and costs $380 - $800.

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/Spencer St via Kempsey and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.

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 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 28m and costs $100 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 Premier Motor Service, 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 28m and costs $100 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 28m.

Where does the South West Rocks to Melbourne bus arrive?

South West Rocks to Melbourne bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, 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 34m to drive from South West Rocks to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5268+ hotels available in Melbourne.

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

There are 8 ways to get from South West Rocks to Melbourne by bus, plane, 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.

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 St
2. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
3. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)PQQ - MEL
7h 50m
$383–780
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Station34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross623 / ...
20h 28m
$105–445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Central StationPm11
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
21h 28m
Drive 1,288 km
1. Drive from South West Rocks to Melbourne1,288 km
13h 34m
$244–353
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 St
2. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
3. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)CFS - MEL
8h 1m
$350–839
Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Avalon Airport
1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
2. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
3. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Avalon Airport (AVV)PQQ - AVV
4. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
9h 54m
$303–780
Bus, train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
2. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Station
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)NTL - MEL
11h
$165–667
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
2. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Newcastle Interchange, Stand C152 / ...
3. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central StationCcn
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
22h 10m
$129–333

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

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20h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,121.8 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Gregory St At Belle OConnor St to Southern Cross via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, and Central Station in around 20h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via Kempsey and Central Station in around 21h 28m.

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