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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Rose Bay is to train via Edgecliff Station which costs $85 - $250 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Rose Bay is to fly and train and line 324 bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $150 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Rose Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Rose Bay. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Rose Bay RSL Club, New South Head Rd via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand D and Edgecliff Station, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Rose Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Rose Bay station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Edgecliff Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Rose Bay?

The distance between Melbourne and Rose Bay is 742 km. The road distance is 861.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Rose Bay without a car is to train via Edgecliff Station which takes 11h 22m and costs $85 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Melbourne to Rose Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Rose Bay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Rose Bay train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne to Rose Bay?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Rose Bay is to train via Edgecliff Station which takes 11h 22m and costs $85 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Edgecliff Station, Stand C, which costs $65 - $310 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Melbourne to Rose Bay bus arrive?

Melbourne to Rose Bay bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Melbourne to Rose Bay train arrive?

Melbourne to Rose Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Rose Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Rose Bay is 861 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Melbourne to Rose Bay.

Where can I stay near Rose Bay?

There are 5084+ hotels available in Rose Bay.

Melbourne to Rose Bay - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, line 324 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Rose Bay by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Melbourne Airport, train, line 324 bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Edgecliff Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Edgecliff Station, Stand C to New South Head Rd Opp Elanora Stbus
3h 35m
$155–464
Bus via Edgecliff Station, Stand C
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
11h 50m
$69–308
Train via Edgecliff Station
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 22m
$88–249
Drive 861.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Rose Baycar 861.1 km
9h 7m
$157–227
Train to Avalon Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
5h 3m
$139–458
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
11h 45m
$88–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
12h 38m
$134–203

Melbourne to Rose Bay by train and bus

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11h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 741.7 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 10h 57m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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