There are 5 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus Au001
9h 42m$68–101Bus, 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$57–203Train
- 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$122–282Drive 407.7 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to South West Rockscar 407.7 km
4h 31m$74–107Bus 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
11h 55m$79–111
Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 42m.
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 Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St via Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
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 483 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 bus which takes 9h 42m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 42m 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 bus which takes 9h 42m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 8h 6m. Alternatively, 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.
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
- 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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- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Surfers Paradise to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
South West Rocks is 1h ahead of Surfers Paradise. It is currently 10:58 AM in Surfers Paradise and 11:58 AM in South West Rocks.
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 292+ hotels available in South West Rocks.