There are 5 ways to get from Surfers Paradise 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 52m$122–282Bus, 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 / ...
11h 10m$56–202Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus Au001
10h 9m$58–94Drive 407.7 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to South West Rockscar 407.7 km
4h 31m$73–106Bus via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Macksvillebus Pm11
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus 468
12h 55m$77–109
Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Eungai Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Surfers Paradise and South West Rocks is 567 km. The road distance is 407.7 km.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue 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 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks.
There are 279+ hotels available in South West Rocks.