There are 7 ways to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
11h 14m$52–508Bus
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus
14h 53m$79–121Drive 572.2 km
- Drive from South West Rocks to Caloundracar 572.2 km
6h 17m$104–151Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PQQ - MCY
9h$373–867Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
15h 30m$88–439Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 47m$262–743Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 14m$347–902
South West Rocks to Caloundra by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 14h 53m.
The fastest way to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from South West Rocks to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Gregory St After Simpson St and arriving at Bowman Rd near First Ave via Kempsey, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from South West Rocks station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between South West Rocks and Caloundra is 620 km. The road distance is 572.2 km.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs $50 - $550.
It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra, including transfers.
South West Rocks to Caloundra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gregory St After Simpson St station.
South West Rocks to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra is to train which takes 11h 14m and costs $50 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 14h 53m.
What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gregory St At Belle OConnor St to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey, Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 1, RBWH station, platform 2, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 14h 53m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–900
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $70–85
- Sleeper
- $170–190
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Booking & Getting There
South West Rocks to Caloundra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Kemp St Before Tozer St station.
Caloundra is 1h behind South West Rocks. It is currently 8:15 AM in South West Rocks and 7:15 AM in Caloundra.
South West Rocks to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South West Rocks to Caloundra is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from South West Rocks to Caloundra.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Caloundra.





