There are 9 ways to get from South West Rocks to Canberra by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Canberra International Airport
best- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer Stbus
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane PQQ - CBR
7h 29m$502–819Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
13h 40m$74–251Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer Stbus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
12h 35m$80–256Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Central Stationbus Pm11
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
12h 41m$100–156Drive 711.9 km
- Drive from South West Rocks to Canberracar 711.9 km
7h 43m$130–188Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer Stbus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane CFS - CBR
9h 41m$389–928Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Sydney International Airport
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer Stbus
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PQQ - SYD
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
8h 38m$200–383Bus, train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer Stbus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane NTL - CBR
10h 27m$294–546Bus, train via Toronto
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer Stbus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Fassifern Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
14h 18m$112–311
South West Rocks to Canberra by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South West Rocks to Canberra is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from South West Rocks to Canberra is to bus and fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $500 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from South West Rocks to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Gregory St After Simpson St and arriving at Canberra via Kempsey and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from South West Rocks station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
The distance between South West Rocks and Canberra is 657 km. The road distance is 711.9 km.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Canberra without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 35m and costs $75 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from South West Rocks to Canberra, including transfers.
South West Rocks to Canberra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Kempsey station.
South West Rocks to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Canberra is to bus which takes 12h 41m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 13h 40m.
What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Canberra via Kempsey, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 12h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gregory St At Belle OConnor St to Canberra Station via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, and Central Station in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Canberra International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–800
Flights from Port Macquarie to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–800
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–750
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Canberra International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–650
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–850
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kempsey Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–90
- 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
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
Train from Kempsey Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–90
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Kempsey Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kempsey Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–80
- First Class
- $75–110
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
Train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $55–80
Train from Kempsey Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–80
- First Class
- $75–110
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Kempsey Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $55–85
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Fassifern Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- 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
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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Kempsey to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
South West Rocks to Canberra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
South West Rocks to Canberra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South West Rocks to Canberra is 712 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from South West Rocks to Canberra.
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