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How to get fromSouth West Rocks to Airlie Beachby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from South West Rocks to Airlie Beach by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane PQQ - PPP
    12h 36m
    $354–1,281

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    26h 42m
    $163–4,203

  3. Bus via Kemp St Before Tozer St

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus
    31h 37m
    $246–378

  4. Drive  1,579.3 km

    1. Drive from South West Rocks to Airlie Beachcar car 1,579.3 km
    18h 5m
    $286–413

  5. Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CFS - PPP
    11h 48m
    $689–1,340

  6. Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane PQQ - MKY
    4. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    12h 56m
    $351–1,175

  7. Bus, train, bus to Armidale, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane ARM - PPP
    13h 58m
    $360–1,259

  8. Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CFS - MKY
    4. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    13h 49m
    $546–984

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beachbus bus Townsville / ...
    32h 3m
    $266–558

South West Rocks to Airlie Beach by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration26h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,422.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Gregory St At Belle OConnor St to Airlie Beach Central via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 26h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Airlie Beach via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 31h 37m.

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