There are 5 ways to get from Southport to South West Rocks by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
9h 34m$121–281Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
12h 32m$57–203Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus Au001
11h 54m$66–104Drive 414.4 km
- Drive from Southport to South West Rockscar 414.4 km
4h 38m$88–127Bus via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Take the bus from Southport to Macksvillebus Pm11
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus 468
12h 20m$80–112
Southport to South West Rocks by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southport to South West Rocks is to bus and train which costs $55 - $210 and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Southport to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Southport to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Johnston St at Beale Street and arriving at Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St via Southport bus station, stop A, Surfers Paradise and Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Southport station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Eungai Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Southport and South West Rocks is 560 km. The road distance is 414.4 km.
The best way to get from Southport to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Southport to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Southport to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Southport to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Southport to South West Rocks is to train which takes 9h 34m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Southport, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 1 to South West Rocks via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 8h 6m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $70–80
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey 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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Southport to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Southport to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
South West Rocks is 1h ahead of Southport. It is currently 1:44 PM in Southport and 2:44 PM in South West Rocks.
Southport to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southport to South West Rocks is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Southport to South West Rocks.
There are 287+ hotels available in South West Rocks.