What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rockbank?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rockbank is to line 216 bus and line 456 bus which costs $6 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rockbank?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rockbank is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $70 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Rockbank?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Rockbank. However, there are services departing from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St and arriving at Rockbank Caravan Park/Westcott Pde via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Rockbank?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Rockbank Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Rockbank?

The distance between Melbourne and Rockbank is 29 km. The road distance is 29.7 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Rockbank without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Rockbank without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs $8 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Rockbank?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Rockbank Station takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Rockbank bus from?

Melbourne to Rockbank bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Rockbank train from?

Melbourne to Rockbank train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Rockbank?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Rockbank is to train which takes 29 min and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 456 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Melbourne to Rockbank bus arrive?

Melbourne to Rockbank bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Melbourne to Rockbank train arrive?

Melbourne to Rockbank train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Rockbank Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Rockbank?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Rockbank is 30 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Melbourne to Rockbank.

Where can I stay near Rockbank?

There are 474+ hotels available in Rockbank.

Melbourne to Rockbank - 5 ways to travel via train, line 456 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Rockbank by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Rockbank Stationtrain Ballarat
29 min
$8–11
Drive 29.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Rockbankcar 29.7 km
28 min
$6–8
Train, line 456 bus
1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Rockbank Caravan Park/Westcott Pdebus 456
1h 27m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Rockbanktaxi 29.7 km
28 min
$70–90
Line 216 bus, line 456 bus
1. Take the bus from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Rockbank Caravan Park/Westcott Pdebus 456
1h 45m
$6

Melbourne to Rockbank by train

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Distance: 29.3 km
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Rockbank, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Rockbank Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Supreme Court/Lonsdale St to Rockbank Caravan Park/Westcott Pde via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 45m.

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