There are 5 ways to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 8m$42–195Bus via Byron Bay
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Byron Baybus
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street to Coffs Harbour Stationbus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 156 / ...
10h 35m$128–188Drive 385.8 km
- Drive from Coolangatta to South West Rockscar 385.8 km
4h 9m$69–100Train
- 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 49m$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
10h 55m$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 and train which costs $40 - $200 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $65 - $100.
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, Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street, Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Coolangatta and South West Rocks is 481 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 8m and costs $40 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Coolangatta to South West Rocks bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Bilinga station.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to South West Rocks is to bus via Byron Bay which takes 10h 35m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 9h 49m.
Coolangatta to South West Rocks bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Byron Bay station.
South West Rocks is 1h ahead of Coolangatta. It is currently 2:11 PM in Coolangatta and 3:11 PM in South West Rocks.
What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Gregory St After Simpson St via Johnston Street, Bilinga, Byron Bay, Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street, Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 10h 35m. 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 49m.
- 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 15 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 Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Bilinga to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $25–35
- Advantage
- $21–35
- Flexible
- $21–35
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Bilinga to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://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
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–130
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.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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