There are 5 ways to get from Kingscliff to South West Rocks by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
10h 11m$46–198Bus via Byron Bay
- Take the bus from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus 164 / ...
- Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange to Kempseybus Au001
10h 50m$58–99Drive 380.3 km
- Drive from Kingscliff to South West Rockscar 380.3 km
4h 6m$68–98Train
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
11h 7m$116–288Bus
- 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
12h 38m$67–105
Kingscliff to South West Rocks by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kingscliff to South West Rocks is to bus via Byron Bay which costs $55 - $100 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kingscliff to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kingscliff to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Byron Bay Interchange and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kingscliff station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Eungai Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Kingscliff and South West Rocks is 496 km. The road distance is 380.3 km.
The best way to get from Kingscliff to South West Rocks without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 11m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Kingscliff to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Kingscliff to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church station.
Kingscliff to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Kingscliff to South West Rocks is to bus via Byron Bay which takes 10h 50m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 11h 7m.
What companies run services between Kingscliff, NSW, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church to Gregory St After Simpson St via Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C, Byron Bay Interchange, Kempsey, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pearl St Before Turnock St to South West Rocks via Wharf St at Tweed Heads, Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 11h 7m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
Train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Pearl St Opp Saint Anthony's Catholic Church to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Byron Bay Interchange to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Tweed Heads to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- 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
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Booking & Getting There
Kingscliff to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C station.
Kingscliff to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kingscliff to South West Rocks is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Kingscliff to South West Rocks.
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