There are 4 ways to get from Helensvale to South West Rocks by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
9h 1m$121–281Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus Au001
12h 11m$67–100Drive 424.6 km
- Drive from Helensvale to South West Rockscar 424.6 km
4h 34m$78–113Bus via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Take the bus from Southport to Macksvillebus Pm11
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus 468
13h 47m$77–118
Helensvale to South West Rocks by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Sea World, Surfers Paradise and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Eungai Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Helensvale and South West Rocks is 551 km. The road distance is 424.6 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Helensvale to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Helensvale to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Helensvale to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to South West Rocks is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 12h 11m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to South West Rocks via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 8h 6m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $70–80
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Southport to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Helensvale to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
South West Rocks is 1h ahead of Helensvale. It is currently 9:38 AM in Helensvale and 10:38 AM in South West Rocks.
Helensvale to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to South West Rocks is 425 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Helensvale to South West Rocks.
There are 291+ hotels available in South West Rocks.