There are 9 ways to get from South West Rocks to Maroochydore by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
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 bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus
11h 24m$67–236Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
11h 33m$42–507Bus
- 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 Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus
14h 18m$92–156Drive 582.6 km
- Drive from South West Rocks to Maroochydorecar 582.6 km
6h 23m$103–148Bus, 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
8h 7m$461–764Bus, train via Landsborough station, stop A
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
14h 42m$87–437Bus, 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 59m$229–689Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- 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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CFS - MCY
10h 30m$486–923Bus, 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 27m$334–798
South West Rocks to Maroochydore by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South West Rocks to Maroochydore is to train which costs $40 - $550 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from South West Rocks to Maroochydore is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from South West Rocks to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Gregory St After Simpson St and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Kempsey and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from South West Rocks station to Maroochydore 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 33m.
The distance between South West Rocks and Maroochydore is 631 km. The road distance is 582.6 km.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Maroochydore without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 24m and costs $65 - $240.
It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from South West Rocks to Maroochydore, including transfers.
South West Rocks to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Gregory St After Simpson St station.
South West Rocks to Maroochydore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Maroochydore is to bus which takes 14h 18m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $550 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Maroochydore, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone St to Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street 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 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–700
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–470
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–470
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $450–750
- 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
- $250–470
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–470
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- 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
- $11–20
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- 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
- $4–7
- 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
- $4–7
- 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
- $4–7
- 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
- $4–7
- 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
- $4–7
- 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
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Kempsey to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Kempsey to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
South West Rocks to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Kemp St Before Tozer St station.
South West Rocks to Maroochydore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South West Rocks to Maroochydore is 583 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from South West Rocks to Maroochydore.
There are 1859+ hotels available in Maroochydore.

















