There are 4 ways to get from Charlestown 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 14m$31–47Train
- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 42m$37–182Drive 313.9 km
- Drive from Charlestown to South West Rockscar 313.9 km
3h 27m$57–82Bus via Newcastle
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Kempseybus Au001
8h 42m$49–84
Charlestown to South West Rocks by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlestown to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Charlestown to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlestown to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Stand C 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 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlestown station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadow Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Charlestown and South West Rocks is 327 km. The road distance is 313.9 km.
The best way to get from Charlestown to South West Rocks without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Charlestown to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Charlestown to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
Charlestown to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadow Station.
The best way to get from Charlestown to South West Rocks is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $190 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Charlestown, 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 $29–170 and the journey takes 4h 45m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $55–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Newcastle to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Charlestown to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Charlestown to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlestown to South West Rocks is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Charlestown to South West Rocks.
There are 289+ hotels available in South West Rocks.







