There are 7 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 Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
11h 12m$52–508Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus
12h 21m$44–66Drive 572.2 km
- Drive from South West Rocks to Caloundracar 572.2 km
6h 17m$104–151Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, 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$373–917Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
14h 23m$78–429Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, 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
7h 45m$262–743Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
9h 13m$357–952
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 which costs $40 - $70 and takes 12h 21m.
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. However, there are services departing from Gregory St After Simpson St and arriving at Bowman Rd near First Ave via Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
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 11h 12m and costs $50 - $550.
It takes approximately 11h 12m 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 11h 12m and costs $50 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 12h 21m.
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, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 11h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Roma Street busway, platform 1, RBWH station, platform 2, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 12h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,000
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
- 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 Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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
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 Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- 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
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- 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
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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Kempsey to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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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.
Caloundra is 1h behind South West Rocks. It is currently 11:56 PM in South West Rocks and 10:56 PM in Caloundra.
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 1481+ hotels available in Caloundra.
















