There are 5 ways to get from Gladstone to South West Rocks by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gladstone to Roma Streettrain Tilt Train / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
14h 28m$183–2,202Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gladstone to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Au001
22h 8m$164–252Drive 996 km
- Drive from Gladstone to South West Rockscar 996 km
11h 28m$182–263Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane GLT - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
9h 37m$710–1,716Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane GLT - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
13h 50m$246–974
Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gladstone to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $160 - $260 and takes 22h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Gladstone to South West Rocks is to fly and bus which takes 9h 37m and costs $700 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Gladstone to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St via Brisbane and Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Gladstone to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Eungai Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Gladstone and South West Rocks is 998 km. The road distance is 996 km.
The best way to get from Gladstone to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 14h 28m and costs $180 - $2,200.
It takes approximately 14h 28m to get from Gladstone to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Gladstone to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Gladstone station.
Gladstone to South West Rocks train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.
The best way to get from Gladstone to South West Rocks is to train which takes 14h 28m and costs $180 - $2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 22h 8m.
What companies run services between Gladstone, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Gladstone to South West Rocks via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 14h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gladstone to Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St via Brisbane, Kempsey, and Belgrave St After Stuart St in around 22h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gladstone Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,700
Flights from Gladstone Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,700
Flights from Gladstone Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Gladstone to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–1,923
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $95–130
- Gold Class
- $1,535
- Heritage Class
- $1,923
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Gladstone to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Gladstone to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Gladstone to South West Rocks train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gladstone to South West Rocks is 996 km. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Gladstone to South West Rocks.
There are 291+ hotels available in South West Rocks.






