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How to get fromMermaid Beach to South West Rocksby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain train 32
    10h 6m
    $122–282

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus bus Au001
    11h 33m
    $54–98

  3. Drive  402.9 km

    1. Drive from Mermaid Beach to South West Rockscar car 402.9 km
    4h 26m
    $72–104

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Grafton City Southbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    13h 58m
    $72–238

  5. Bus via Coffs Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Av At Little St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus 360
    3. Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus 468
    15h 3m
    $80–154

Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks by tram, bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Mermaid Beach, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 to South West Rocks via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 8h 6m.

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