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How to get fromSouth West Rocks to Sydneyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from South West Rocks to Sydney by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    8h 31m
    $40–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus S777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3406 / ...
    8h 40m
    $36–58

  3. Drive  448.2 km

    1. Drive from South West Rocks to Sydneycar car 448.2 km
    4h 54m
    $82–118

  4. Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly

    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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PQQ - SYD
    5h 16m
    $182–308

  5. Bus via Kempsey

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus S777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    9h 46m
    $66–103

  6. Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    7h 4m
    $217–557

South West Rocks to Sydney by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Kempsey Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–190 and the journey takes 6h 52m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Kemp St Before Tozer St and Kempsey Station, Coach Stop in around 8h 40m.

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