There are 5 ways to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Kemp St Before Tozer St
best- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
12h 11m$53–509Bus
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus
15h 4m$96–150Drive 572.2 km
- Drive from South West Rocks to Caloundracar 572.2 km
6h 17m$123–178Bus, fly, train
- 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
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
8h 32m$272–743Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
16h 10m$88–439
South West Rocks to Caloundra by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra is to bus and train via Kemp St Before Tozer St which costs $50 - $550 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs $120 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from South West Rocks to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Gregory St After Simpson St and arriving at Caloundra station via Kempsey, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
The distance between South West Rocks and Caloundra is 629 km. The road distance is 572.2 km.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra without a car is to bus and train via Kemp St Before Tozer St which takes 12h 11m and costs $50 - $550.
It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra, including transfers.
South West Rocks to Caloundra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gregory St After Simpson St station.
South West Rocks to Caloundra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Kemp St Before Tozer St station.
Caloundra is 1h behind South West Rocks. It is currently 7:55 AM in South West Rocks and 6:55 AM in Caloundra.
Yes, the driving distance between South West Rocks to Caloundra is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from South West Rocks to Caloundra.
What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Caloundra station via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Mooloolaba, and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade in around 15h 4m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $70–85
- Sleeper
- $170–190
Train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–307
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $245
- Heritage Class
- $307
Train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–307
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $245
- Heritage Class
- $307
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Kempsey to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Kempsey to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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