There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to South West Rocks by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
10h 12m$44–205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3105 / ...
10h 38m$42–69Drive 472 km
- Drive from Penrith to South West Rockscar 472 km
5h 14m$85–123Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
6h 25m$193–346Train, bus
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
11h 15m$70–126
Penrith to South West Rocks by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station, Stand D and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Penrith and South West Rocks is 569 km. The road distance is 472 km.
The best way to get from Penrith to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs $40 - $210.
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Penrith to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Penrith to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Penrith Station, Stand D.
Penrith to South West Rocks train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Penrith Station.
The best way to get from Penrith to South West Rocks is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs $40 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 10h 38m.
What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Penrith Station to Gregory St After Simpson St via Strathfield Station, Kempsey Station, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Gregory St After Simpson St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 10h 38m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–380
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–80
- First Class
- $70–110
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Penrith to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Penrith to South West Rocks train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to South West Rocks is 472 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Penrith to South West Rocks.
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