There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to South West Rocks by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3101 / ...
7h 18m$32–48Train
- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 49m$36–185Drive 312.7 km
- Drive from Cardiff to South West Rockscar 312.7 km
3h 26m$57–82Bus via Newcastle
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Kempseybus Au001
8h 46m$50–74
Cardiff to South West Rocks by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff station to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Broadmeadow Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Cardiff and South West Rocks is 330 km. The road distance is 312.7 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to South West Rocks without a car is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Cardiff to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Cardiff to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
Cardiff to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadow Station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to South West Rocks is to bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $190 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, NSW, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–170 and the journey takes 4h 47m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $40–60
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Cardiff to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to South West Rocks is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Cardiff to South West Rocks.
There are 294+ hotels available in South West Rocks.