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 Bay174 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station34 / ...
9h 23m$42–195Bus
- Take the bus from Tweed Heads to KempseyPm11
11h 11m$66–98Drive 385.8 km
- Drive from Coolangatta to South West Rocks385.8 km
4h 7m$74–106Train
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma StreetVlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Station32
9h 53m$112–282Bus, train via Grafton
- Take the bus from Bilinga to GraftonSydney
- Take the train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Station34 / ...
11h 36m$66–246
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 and train which costs $40 - $200 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Tweed Heads and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via First Lane At Smith St and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
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 Premier Motor Service, depart from Tweed Heads station.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks is to bus which takes 11h 11m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 9h 53m.
Coolangatta to South West Rocks bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Kempsey station.
South West Rocks is 1h ahead of Coolangatta. It is currently 1:20 AM in Coolangatta and 2:20 AM in South West Rocks.
What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Tweed Heads to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 8h 15m. 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 53m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 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
Train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Tweed Heads to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Bilinga to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $55–90
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Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to South West Rocks is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Coolangatta to South West Rocks.
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