There are 4 ways to get from Muswellbrook to South West Rocks by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Maitland Stationtrain Hun
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 19m$40–204Bus
- Take the bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 2406 / ...
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3101 / ...
9h 13m$40–61Drive 380.7 km
- Drive from Muswellbrook to South West Rockscar 380.7 km
4h 43m$68–98Bus via Newcastle
- Take the bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand Abus 18Hu / ...
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Kempseybus Au001
10h 25m$50–88
Muswellbrook to South West Rocks by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Muswellbrook to South West Rocks is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Muswellbrook to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Muswellbrook station to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Muswellbrook station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Muswellbrook Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Muswellbrook and South West Rocks is 444 km. The road distance is 380.7 km.
The best way to get from Muswellbrook to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $40 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Muswellbrook to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Muswellbrook to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C.
Muswellbrook to South West Rocks train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Muswellbrook Station.
The best way to get from Muswellbrook to South West Rocks is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $40 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Muswellbrook Station to Gregory St After Simpson St via Maitland Station, Kempsey Station, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Gregory St After Simpson St via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 9h 13m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–28
- First Class
- $25–40
Train from Maitland Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Maitland Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $50–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- customer.service@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
Bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Hunter Valley Buses
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Muswellbrook to South West Rocks bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
Muswellbrook to South West Rocks train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muswellbrook to South West Rocks is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Muswellbrook to South West Rocks.
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