There are 5 ways to get from Nowra to South West Rocks by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
13h 33m$61–223Train via Toronto
cheapest- Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Fassifern Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
13h 54m$60–215Bus
- Take the bus from Nowra to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
13h 45m$90–145Drive 597.1 km
- Drive from Nowra to South West Rockscar 597.1 km
6h 47m$109–157Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
8h 41m$204–372
Nowra to South West Rocks by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nowra to South West Rocks is to train which costs $60 - $230 and takes 13h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Nowra to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Nowra to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Nowra and arriving at Gregory St After Simpson St via Sydney Central Station and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Nowra station to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Bomaderry Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Kiama Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
The distance between Nowra and South West Rocks is 693 km. The road distance is 597.1 km.
The best way to get from Nowra to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 13h 33m and costs $60 - $230.
It takes approximately 13h 33m to get from Nowra to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Nowra to South West Rocks bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Nowra station.
Nowra to South West Rocks train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Kiama Station.
The best way to get from Nowra to South West Rocks is to train which takes 13h 33m and costs $60 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 13h 45m.
What companies run services between Nowra, NSW, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Nowra Post Office, Berry St to Gregory St After Simpson St via Bomaderry Station, Bomaderry Station, Kiama Station, Central Station, Kempsey Station, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 13h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nowra to Gregory St After Simpson St via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Kempsey, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 13h 45m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–390
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–90
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Fassifern Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–80
- First Class
- $75–110
Train from Fassifern Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $55–85
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Nowra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
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More Questions & Answers
Nowra to South West Rocks bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Nowra to South West Rocks train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nowra to South West Rocks is 597 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Nowra to South West Rocks.
There are 285+ hotels available in South West Rocks.



















