There are 5 ways to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 162 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
9h 40m$47–199Bus
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Kempseybus Au001
10h 51m$60–102Drive 385.8 km
- Drive from Coolangatta to South West Rockscar 385.8 km
4h 9m$71–102Train
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
10h 6m$112–282Bus via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Macksvillebus Pm11
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus 468
10h 55m$66–95
Coolangatta to South West Rocks by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Griffith St at Coolangatta East and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Bilinga and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Coolangatta station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Eungai Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Coolangatta and South West Rocks is 499 km. The road distance is 385.8 km.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 40m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Coolangatta to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bilinga station.
Coolangatta to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Bilinga to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to South West Rocks via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 10h 6m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
Train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Bilinga to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Tweed Heads to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
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More Questions & Answers
Coolangatta to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Coolangatta to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to South West Rocks is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Coolangatta to South West Rocks.
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