There are 4 ways to get from Grafton to South West Rocks by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
4h 24m$25–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3204 / ...
5h 8m$21–32Drive 184.5 km
- Drive from Grafton to South West Rockscar 184.5 km
2h 7m$33–48Bus via Grafton
- Take the bus from Grafton to Kempseybus Au001
5h 19m$31–52
Grafton to South West Rocks by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grafton to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Grafton to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Grafton station to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Grafton Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Grafton station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Grafton Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Grafton and South West Rocks is 227 km. The road distance is 184.5 km.
The best way to get from Grafton to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $24 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Grafton to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Grafton to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Grafton Station, Coach Stop.
Grafton to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Grafton Station.
The best way to get from Grafton to South West Rocks is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $24 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Grafton, NSW, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 46m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–25 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Grafton to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Grafton to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Grafton to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grafton to South West Rocks is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Grafton to South West Rocks.
There are 289+ hotels available in South West Rocks.






