There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane OOL - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
6h 39m$367–754Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 162 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
10h 54m$46–200Bus
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Kempseybus Au001
9h 29m$64–106Bus, train via Bangalow
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus
- Take the bus from Station St Before Byron St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 168 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
9h 51m$85–241Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to South West Rocks387.1 km
4h 9mDrive 387.1 km
- Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rockscar 387.1 km
4h 9m$70–100Train
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
10h 47m$112–282Bus via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Macksvillebus Pm11
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus 468
13h 7m$64–100
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks is to bus and train which costs $45 - $200 and takes 10h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Bilinga and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 and arriving at Eungai Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and South West Rocks is 452 km. The road distance is 387.1 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks without a car is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bilinga station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Bilinga to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to South West Rocks via Burleigh Heads station, stop A, Burleigh Heads station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 10h 47m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
Train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Bilinga to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlink
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Station St Before Byron St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Bilinga to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to South West Rocks
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to South West Rocks.
There are 289+ hotels available in South West Rocks.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and South West Rocks. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















