There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone Stbus
4h 19m$170–307Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3105 / ...
9h 44m$36–60Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 54m$46–200Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to South West Rocks458.9 km
5h 5mDrive 458.9 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rockscar 458.9 km
5h 5m$83–119Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
6h 22m$219–531Bus via Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
10h 36m$87–139
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks is to fly and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $170 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and South West Rocks is 404 km. The road distance is 458.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks without a car is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–190 and the journey takes 7h 10m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–90
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–80
- First Class
- $75–110
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
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- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to South West Rocks
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks is 459 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to South West Rocks.
There are 289+ hotels available in South West Rocks.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and South West Rocks. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.