There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to South West Rocks by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 47m$36–185Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Kempseybus Au001
8h 19m$44–74Drive 312.4 km
- Drive from Cardiff to South West Rockscar 312.4 km
3h 27m$58–83Bus via Watt St Opp Customs House
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Kempseybus Pm12
9h 6m$63–89
Cardiff to South West Rocks by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Main Rd At Harrison St and arriving at Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St via Newcastle and Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
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 47m.
The distance between Cardiff and South West Rocks is 386 km. The road distance is 312.4 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Cardiff to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Cardiff to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Newcastle station.
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 train which takes 7h 47m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, NSW, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
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 45m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Newcastle to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- 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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
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 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Cardiff to South West Rocks.
There are 291+ hotels available in South West Rocks.