There are 5 ways to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 162 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
9h 55m$55–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bilinga to Kempseybus Au001
11h 6m$54–92Drive 385.9 km
- Drive from Coolangatta to South West Rockscar 385.9 km
4h 10m$69–100Train
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
10h 12m$122–282Bus via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Macksvillebus Pm11
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus 468
11h 10m$73–104
Coolangatta to South West Rocks by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Griffith St at Coolangatta East and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Bilinga and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Coolangatta 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 10h 12m.
The distance between Coolangatta and South West Rocks is 501 km. The road distance is 385.9 km.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 55m and costs $50 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Coolangatta to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bilinga station.
Coolangatta to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks is to bus which takes 11h 6m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Bilinga to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East 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 10h 12m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–65
- Sleeper
- $150–170
Train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $70–80
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Coolangatta to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Coolangatta to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to South West Rocks is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Coolangatta to South West Rocks.
There are 279+ hotels available in South West Rocks.




