There are 4 ways to get from Ipswich to South West Rocks by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
8h 48m$120–280Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Au001
13h 2m$87–157Drive 501.2 km
- Drive from Ipswich to South West Rockscar 501.2 km
5h 26m$91–131Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
7h 5m$248–742
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to South West Rocks is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ipswich to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St via Brisbane and Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipswich station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from East Ipswich station, platform 2 and arriving at Eungai Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Ipswich and South West Rocks is 519 km. The road distance is 501.2 km.
The best way to get from Ipswich to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Ipswich to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Ipswich to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Ipswich to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Ipswich to South West Rocks is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 13h 2m.
What companies run services between Ipswich, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–190 and the journey takes 6h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 9h 41m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Ipswich to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Ipswich to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Eungai Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to South West Rocks is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Ipswich to South West Rocks.
There are 292+ hotels available in South West Rocks.