There are 9 ways to get from Noosa Heads to South West Rocks by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Cooroy station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain Gybr / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
11h 45m$122–770Bus, train via Nambour station
cheapest- Take the bus from Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza to Nambour stationbus 631 / ...
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
13h 26m$52–588Bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Au001
14h 55m$93–145Drive 614 km
- Drive from Noosa Heads to South West Rockscar 614 km
6h 51m$112–162Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction station, stop B to Sunshine Coast Airportbus
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MCY - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
8h 55m$370–866Bus, train
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
12h 10m$68–225Bus via First Lane At Smith St
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Pm11
16h 48m$124–187Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Port Macquarie
- Take the bus from Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza to Nambour stationbus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- 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
9h 14m$260–742Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction station, stop B to Sunshine Coast Airportbus
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MCY - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
11h 23m$496–974
Noosa Heads to South West Rocks by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Noosa Heads to South West Rocks is to bus and train which costs $65 - $230 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Noosa Heads to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Noosa Heads station to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Noosa Junction Station and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Brisbane and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Noosa Heads station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Cooroy station, platform 1 and arriving at Eungai Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Noosa Heads and South West Rocks is 637 km. The road distance is 614 km.
The best way to get from Noosa Heads to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 11h 45m and costs $120 - $800.
It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Noosa Heads to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Noosa Heads to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Noosa Heads to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cooroy station, platform 1.
The best way to get from Noosa Heads to South West Rocks is to train which takes 11h 45m and costs $120 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 14h 55m.
What companies run services between Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza to South West Rocks via Maple St at Victory Lane, Cooroy station, platform 1, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noosa Junction Station to Gregory St After Simpson St via Brisbane, Kempsey, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–900
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–900
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–800
Train from Cooroy station, platform 1 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Noosa Heads to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
South West Rocks is 1h ahead of Noosa Heads. It is currently 2:12 AM in Noosa Heads and 3:12 AM in South West Rocks.
Noosa Heads to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Noosa Heads to South West Rocks is 614 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Noosa Heads to South West Rocks.
There are 291+ hotels available in South West Rocks.





