There are 6 ways to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
12h$53–200Bus
- 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 3m$90–139Drive 572.2 km
- Drive from South West Rocks to Caloundracar 572.2 km
6h 17m$104–151Bus, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- 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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PQQ - MCY
9h 31m$373–867Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
15h 16m$89–131Bus, fly to Brisbane Airport, 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 38m$252–743
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 train which costs $50 - $200 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs $100 - $150.
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 3m.
No, there is no direct train from South West Rocks station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Roma Street and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between South West Rocks and Caloundra is 620 km. The road distance is 572.2 km.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 12h and costs $50 - $200.
It takes approximately 12h 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 train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Caloundra is to train which takes 12h and costs $50 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 15h 3m.
What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gregory St At Belle OConnor St to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 12h. Alternatively, 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 3m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–900
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
- 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
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
South West Rocks to Caloundra bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Kemp St Before Tozer St station.
South West Rocks to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
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.
There are 1473+ hotels available in Caloundra.





