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How to get fromSouth West Rocks to Hornsbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from South West Rocks to Hornsby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Hornsby Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    7h 57m
    $35–197

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Hornsbybus bus Pm11
    8h 18m
    $71–103

  3. Drive  425.8 km

    1. Drive from South West Rocks to Hornsbycar car 425.8 km
    4h 35m
    $78–112

  4. Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PQQ - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Hornsby Stationtrain train
    6h 3m
    $186–286

  5. Bus via Kemp St Before Tozer St

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus S777 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Hornsby Station, Stand Abus bus 3204 / ...
    8h 30m
    $36–58

  6. Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    7h 55m
    $221–525

South West Rocks to Hornsby by bus, foot, and train

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Hornsby, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Kempsey Station to Hornsby Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–190 and the journey takes 6h 18m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Kempsey to Hornsby once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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