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 Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
10h 6m$122–282Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
12h 28m$58–204Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus Au001
11h 33m$66–98Drive 403 km
- Drive from Mermaid Beach to South West Rockscar 403 km
4h 26m$74–106Bus via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Macksvillebus Pm11
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus 468
12h 54m$76–112
Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks by tram, foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Mermaid Beach station to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Broadbeach South station, stop C and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Surfers Paradise and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Mermaid Beach station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Eungai Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Mermaid Beach and South West Rocks is 571 km. The road distance is 403 km.
The best way to get from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Mermaid Beach, QLD, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Mermaid Beach 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 10h 6m. 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
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–65
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burleigh Heads to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- 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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Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
South West Rocks is 1h ahead of Mermaid Beach. It is currently 6:01 PM in Mermaid Beach and 7:01 PM in South West Rocks.
Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks is 403 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Mermaid Beach to South West Rocks.
There are 293+ hotels available in South West Rocks.