There are 6 ways to get from South West Rocks to Gladstone 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 Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain Tilt Train / ...
16h 8m$110–2,197Bus via Kemp St Before Tozer St
- 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 Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus
22h 29m$166–258Drive 996.5 km
- Drive from South West Rocks to Gladstonecar 996.5 km
11h 29m$183–263Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly
- 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 Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane PQQ - GLT
9h 59m$713–1,717Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Gladstonebus Townsville / ...
23h 43m$186–348Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- 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 Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane CFS - GLT
13h 31m$258–976
South West Rocks to Gladstone by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South West Rocks to Gladstone is to train which costs $110 - $2,200 and takes 16h 8m.
The fastest way to get from South West Rocks to Gladstone is to bus and fly which takes 9h 59m and costs $700 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from South West Rocks to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Gregory St After Simpson St and arriving at Gladstone via Kempsey and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from South West Rocks station to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Gladstone via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
The distance between South West Rocks and Gladstone is 1034 km. The road distance is 996.5 km.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Gladstone without a car is to train which takes 16h 8m and costs $110 - $2,200.
It takes approximately 16h 8m to get from South West Rocks to Gladstone, including transfers.
South West Rocks to Gladstone bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gregory St After Simpson St station.
South West Rocks to Gladstone train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Gladstone is to train which takes 16h 8m and costs $110 - $2,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Kemp St Before Tozer St, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 22h 29m.
What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Gladstone, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gregory St At Belle OConnor St to Gladstone via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 16h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Gladstone via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 22h 29m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,700
Flights from Port Macquarie to Gladstone Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gladstone Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,500
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gladstone Airport via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
South West Rocks to Gladstone bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Kemp St Before Tozer St station.
South West Rocks to Gladstone train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South West Rocks to Gladstone is 996 km. It takes approximately 11h 29m to drive from South West Rocks to Gladstone.
There are 50+ hotels available in Gladstone.





