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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to The Rock by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to The Rock Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    4h 14m
    $30–180

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to The Rock Station, Coach Stopbus bus 6204 / ...
    6h 20m
    $30–45

  3. Drive 399.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to The Rockcar car 399.7 km
    4h 33m
    $72–104

  4. Fly, line 623 train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wagga Wagga (WGA)plane plane MEL - WGA
    2. Take the train from Wagga Wagga Station to The Rock Stationtrain train
    5h 30m
    $222–764

Melbourne to The Rock by train

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and The Rock, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Southern Cross to The Rock Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–180 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to The Rock Station, Coach Stop once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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