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

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

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  1. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

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    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
    8h 54m
    $370–710

  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
    32h 59m
    $195–6,451

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3204 / ...
    39h 28m
    $260–372

  4. Drive 2,160.7 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to South West Rockscar car 2,160.7 km
    24h 58m
    $401–580

  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
    10h 47m
    $401–916

  6. Bus via Nambucca Heads

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Nambucca Headsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Information Centre, Riverside Dr to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus bus 154
    44h 26m
    $351–817

Cairns to South West Rocks by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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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 32h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Gregory St After Simpson St via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 39h 28m.

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