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How to get fromBallina to South West Rocksby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballina to South West Rocks by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Eungai Stationtrain train 32
    6h 25m
    $109–263

  2. Bus, train via Grafton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus bus 144
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    8h 34m
    $43–206

  3. Bus, train via Coffs Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt19
    2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    7h 3m
    $107–259

  4. Drive 305.7 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to South West Rockscar car 305.7 km
    3h 20m
    $55–80

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Service Center to Kempseybus bus Au001
    7h 43m
    $51–85

  6. Bus via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Macksvillebus bus Pm11
    2. Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus 468
    8h 50m
    $54–78

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 363.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Ballina Service Center to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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