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How to get fromGold Coast to South West Rocksby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to South West Rocks by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain train 32
    9h 50m
    $122–282

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    11h 10m
    $56–202

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus bus Au001
    10h 9m
    $58–94

  4. Drive 408.6 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to South West Rockscar car 408.6 km
    4h 32m
    $73–105

  5. Bus via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Macksvillebus bus Pm11
    2. Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus 468
    12h 55m
    $77–109

Gold Coast to South West Rocks by bus, train, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566 km
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to South West Rocks via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 8h 6m.

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