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 174 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
9h 23m$42–195Bus via Casino
cheapest- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 174 / ...
- Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3404 / ...
10h 6m$39–60Drive 385.8 km
- Drive from Coolangatta to South West Rockscar 385.8 km
4h 9m$74–106Train
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
9h 58m$112–282Bus
- 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
11h 10m$60–92
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 via Casino which costs $35 - $65 and takes 10h 6m.
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 Tweed Mall, Wharf St and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Casino Station, Coach Bay and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Coolangatta and South West Rocks is 484 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 23m and costs $40 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Coolangatta to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Tweed Mall, Wharf St station.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks is to bus via Casino which takes 10h 6m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 9h 58m.
Coolangatta to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Casino Station, Coach Bay.
South West Rocks is 1h ahead of Coolangatta. It is currently 7:50 AM in Coolangatta and 8:50 AM in South West Rocks.
What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Gregory St After Simpson St via Casino Station, Coach Bay, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to South West Rocks via Varsity Lakes station, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 9h 58m.
- 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
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
Train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- 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 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- 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
- $1–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
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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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