There are 4 ways to get from South West Rocks to Gunnedah by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Wauchope Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Wauchope Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 371 / ...
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus 362
9h 52m$44–69Train
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Maitland Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Stationtrain 243
11h 19m$59–222Drive 390.6 km
- Drive from South West Rocks to Gunnedahcar 390.6 km
5h 3m$71–102Bus, 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 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus 362
10h 34m$136–312
South West Rocks to Gunnedah by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South West Rocks to Gunnedah is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from South West Rocks to Gunnedah is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from South West Rocks to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Gregory St After Simpson St and arriving at Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Coach Stop and Tamworth Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from South West Rocks station to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Gunnedah Station via Maitland Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between South West Rocks and Gunnedah is 426 km. The road distance is 390.6 km.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Gunnedah without a car is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from South West Rocks to Gunnedah, including transfers.
South West Rocks to Gunnedah bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gregory St After Simpson St station.
South West Rocks to Gunnedah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Gunnedah is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $230 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Gunnedah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, and Tamworth Station, Coach Stop in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gregory St At Belle OConnor St to Gunnedah Station via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, Maitland Station, and Werris Creek Station in around 11h 19m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Kempsey Station to Maitland 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
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
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Kempsey Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $30–45
Train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $10–16
- First Class
- $17–26
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Wauchope Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Wauchope Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
South West Rocks to Gunnedah bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Kemp St Before Tozer St station.
South West Rocks to Gunnedah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South West Rocks to Gunnedah is 391 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from South West Rocks to Gunnedah.
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