There are 5 ways to get from Mermaid Beach 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 StreetVlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Station32
9h 52m$112–282Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Bay174 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station34 / ...
11h 8m$42–196Bus via Byron Bay
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street to Coffs Harbour Station
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop156 / ...
10h 57m$58–198Drive 402.9 km
- Drive from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks402.9 km
4h 22m$77–111Bus
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to MacksvillePm11
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer St468
12h 52m$62–96
Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks is to bus and train which costs $40 - $200 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Mermaid Park and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Gold Coast Airport, Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street, Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Mermaid Beach and South West Rocks is 570 km. The road distance is 402.9 km.
The best way to get from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks bus services, operated by Byron Bay Express, depart from Gold Coast Airport station.
The best way to get from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs $110 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Byron Bay, which costs $55 - $200 and takes 10h 57m.
Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks bus services, operated by Byron Bay Express, arrive at Byron Bay station.
South West Rocks is 1h ahead of Mermaid Beach. It is currently 3:10 AM in Mermaid Beach and 4:10 AM in South West Rocks.
What companies run services between Mermaid Beach, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Broadbeach South station to South West Rocks via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mermaid Park to Gregory St After Simpson St via Gold Coast Airport, 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 57m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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 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
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.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 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $10–130
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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 Burleigh Heads to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://premierms.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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks is 403 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks.
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