There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to South West Rocks by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie, bus
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane CBR - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
7h 26m$502–819Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
13h 56m$73–251Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 58m$79–255Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
13h 45m$94–160Drive 712 km
- Drive from Canberra to South West Rockscar 712 km
7h 42m$131–189Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- 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
8h 23m$203–380Fly Canberra International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane CBR - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
9h 34m$399–927Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus Pm12
14h 26m$139–222
Canberra to South West Rocks by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to South West Rocks is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 13h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to South West Rocks is to fly and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $500 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Sydney Central Station and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
The distance between Canberra and South West Rocks is 643 km. The road distance is 712 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to South West Rocks without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 58m and costs $75 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Canberra to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Canberra to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to South West Rocks is to bus which takes 13h 45m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 13h 56m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Gregory St After Simpson St via Sydney Central Station, Kempsey, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Gregory St After Simpson St via Central Station, Kempsey Station, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 13h 56m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–800
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–800
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $490–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–750
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–700
- 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
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
- 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
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
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
- 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 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to South West Rocks train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to South West Rocks is 712 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Canberra to South West Rocks.
There are 285+ hotels available in South West Rocks.



















