There are 6 ways to get from Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
9h 43m$122–282Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 162 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
11h 37m$56–200Bus
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Kempseybus Au001
10h 57m$60–94Drive 399.7 km
- Drive from Burleigh Waters to South West Rockscar 399.7 km
4h 19m$73–105Bus via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Macksvillebus Pm11
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus 468
12h 40m$78–110Fly, bus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane OOL - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
8h 7m$410–866
Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A and arriving at Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St via Bilinga and Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Burleigh Waters station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Eungai Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Burleigh Waters and South West Rocks is 577 km. The road distance is 399.7 km.
The best way to get from Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bilinga station.
Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Burleigh Waters, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B to South West Rocks via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Bilinga to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bilinga to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Burleigh Waters to South West Rocks.
There are 291+ hotels available in South West Rocks.





