There are 5 ways to get from Palm Beach to South West Rocks by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
9h 43m$122–282Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Gold Coast Hwy Opp Sixth Av to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
10h 33m$57–201Bus
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Kempseybus Au001
11h 8m$61–94Drive 394.3 km
- Drive from Palm Beach to South West Rockscar 394.3 km
4h 14m$72–104Bus 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
12h 34m$77–113
Palm Beach to South West Rocks by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palm Beach to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $60 - $95 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Beach to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Beach to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Palm Beach and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Bilinga and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Palm Beach station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Eungai Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Palm Beach and South West Rocks is 580 km. The road distance is 394.3 km.
The best way to get from Palm Beach to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Palm Beach to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Palm Beach to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bilinga station.
Palm Beach to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Palm Beach to South West Rocks is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Palm Beach, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from KP McGrath Dr near Angelica St to South West Rocks via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Bilinga to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- 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
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–65
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bilinga to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gold Coast Hwy Opp Sixth Av to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Bilinga to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Palm Beach to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
South West Rocks is 1h ahead of Palm Beach. It is currently 11:52 PM in Palm Beach and 12:52 AM in South West Rocks.
Palm Beach to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Beach to South West Rocks is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Palm Beach to South West Rocks.
There are 233+ hotels available in South West Rocks.