What is the cheapest way to get from The Rock to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from The Rock to Melbourne is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Rock to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from The Rock to Melbourne is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $30 - $180.

Is there a direct bus between The Rock and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Rock Station, Coach Stop station and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between The Rock and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from The Rock Station station and arriving at Southern Cross. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from The Rock to Melbourne?

The distance between The Rock and Melbourne is 401 km. The road distance is 401.4 km.

How do I travel from The Rock to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from The Rock to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $30 - $180.

How long does it take to get from The Rock to Melbourne?

The train from The Rock Station to Southern Cross takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the The Rock to Melbourne bus from?

The Rock to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from The Rock Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the The Rock to Melbourne train from?

The Rock to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from The Rock Station.

Train or bus from The Rock to Melbourne?

The best way to get from The Rock to Melbourne is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $30 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the The Rock to Melbourne bus arrive?

The Rock to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where does the The Rock to Melbourne train arrive?

The Rock to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from The Rock to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between The Rock to Melbourne is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from The Rock to Melbourne.

How do I get a train ticket from The Rock to Melbourne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from The Rock to Melbourne?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from The Rock Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4h 15m
$30–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Rock Station, Coach Stop to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6301 / ...
5h 35m
$30–45
Drive 401.4 km
1. Drive from The Rock to Melbournecar 401.4 km
4h 32m
$71–102
Line 622 train to Wagga Wagga, fly
1. Take the train from The Rock Station to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane WGA - MEL
5h 8m
$225–818
Train to Albury, fly
1. Take the train from The Rock Station to Albury Stationtrain
2. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ABX - MEL
6h 57m
$475–917

The Rock to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 401.1 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from The Rock Station to Southern Cross 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–180 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from The Rock Station, Coach Stop to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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