There are 5 ways to get from Shellharbour to South West Rocks by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 38m$51–212Bus
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus 43Sc
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
13h 44m$81–118Drive 543.3 km
- Drive from Shellharbour to South West Rockscar 543.3 km
6h 6m$113–163Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Oak Flats 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
7h 52m$220–433Train, bus
- Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus Pm12
14h 24m$89–128
Shellharbour to South West Rocks by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to South West Rocks is to train which costs $50 - $220 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to South West Rocks is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to South West Rocks. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St via Wollongong Station, Station St, Sydney Central Station and Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Shellharbour to South West Rocks station. However, there are services departing from Shellharbour Junction and arriving at Kempsey Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Shellharbour and South West Rocks is 652 km. The road distance is 543.3 km.
The best way to get from Shellharbour to South West Rocks without a car is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs $50 - $220.
It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Shellharbour to South West Rocks, including transfers.
Shellharbour to South West Rocks bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wollongong Station, Station St.
Shellharbour to South West Rocks train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Shellharbour Junction station.
The best way to get from Shellharbour to South West Rocks is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs $50 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 13h 44m.
What companies run services between Shellharbour, NSW, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Addison St Opp Pioneer Park to Gregory St After Simpson St via Shellharbour Junction Station, Piper Dr, Stand A, Shellharbour Junction, Central Station, Kempsey Station, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 12h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, Sydney Central Station, Kempsey, and Belgrave St After Stuart St in around 13h 44m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Oak Flats Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $75–85
- Sleeper
- $170–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Shellharbour to South West Rocks bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.
Shellharbour to South West Rocks train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to South West Rocks is 543 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Shellharbour to South West Rocks.
There are 287+ hotels available in South West Rocks.





















