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How to get fromCairns to South West Rocksby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to South West Rocks by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane CNS - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    9h 42m
    $427–834

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain train 32
    33h 14m
    $294–6,451

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3204 / ...
    39h 3m
    $306–456

  4. Drive  2,160.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to South West Rockscar car 2,160.7 km
    25h 1m
    $393–568

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CNS - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    11h 52m
    $590–1,201

  6. Bus via First Lane At Smith St

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus bus Pm11
    43h 28m
    $337–477

Cairns to South West Rocks by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,860.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to South West Rocks via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 33h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Gregory St After Simpson St via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 39h 3m.

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