There are 6 ways to get from South West Rocks to Brisbane by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
8h 43m$35–195Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus Pm12
11h 53m$75–115Drive 485.4 km
- Drive from South West Rocks to Brisbanecar 485.4 km
5h 13m$88–128Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
5h 36m$232–637Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Coffs Harbour Coach Terminal, Pacific Hwybus 151 / ...
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus
12h 19m$76–162Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
7h 2m$299–896
South West Rocks to Brisbane by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South West Rocks to Brisbane is to train which costs $35 - $200 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from South West Rocks to Brisbane is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from South West Rocks to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Gregory St After Simpson St and arriving at Brisbane via Kempsey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
The distance between South West Rocks and Brisbane is 523 km. The road distance is 485.4 km.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs $35 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from South West Rocks to Brisbane, including transfers.
South West Rocks to Brisbane bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Kempsey station.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Brisbane is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs $35 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 11h 53m.
South West Rocks to Brisbane bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Brisbane is 1h behind South West Rocks. It is currently 4:11 AM in South West Rocks and 3:11 AM in Brisbane.
What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–190 and the journey takes 6h 59m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Kempsey to Brisbane once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–450
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–450
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- 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
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $19–26
- First
- $27–35
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Kempsey to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Coffs Harbour Coach Terminal, Pacific Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–110
- Flexible
- $85–140
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