There are 6 ways to get from South West Rocks to Wollongong by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly, train
best- 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PQQ - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
6h 24m$195–306Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
10h 42m$47–206Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
11h 51m$62–106Drive 522.9 km
- Drive from South West Rocks to Wollongongcar 522.9 km
5h 55m$93–135Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
8h 17m$240–535Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Central Stationbus Pm11
- Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
12h 8m$99–141
South West Rocks to Wollongong by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South West Rocks to Wollongong is to train which costs $45 - $210 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from South West Rocks to Wollongong is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from South West Rocks to Wollongong. However, there are services departing from Gregory St After Simpson St and arriving at Wollongong via Kempsey and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from South West Rocks station to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between South West Rocks and Wollongong is 488 km. The road distance is 522.9 km.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from South West Rocks to Wollongong, including transfers.
South West Rocks to Wollongong bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Kempsey station.
South West Rocks to Wollongong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Wollongong is to train which takes 10h 42m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St to Wollongong Station via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, and Central Station in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Wollongong via Kempsey and Central Station in around 12h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–240
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–450
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
- $4–7
- 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
- $4–7
- 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
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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More Questions & Answers
South West Rocks to Wollongong bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
South West Rocks to Wollongong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South West Rocks to Wollongong is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from South West Rocks to Wollongong.
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