There are 6 ways to get from South West Rocks to Sydney by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
8h 31m$45–196Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Central Stationbus Pm11
9h 8m$65–96Drive 449.9 km
- Drive from South West Rocks to Sydneycar 449.9 km
4h 57m$82–118Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly
- 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
5h 19m$188–346Bus via Kemp St After Tozer St
- Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer Stbus S777 / ...
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
10h 2m$60–101Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
7h 10m$235–565
South West Rocks to Sydney by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South West Rocks to Sydney is to train which costs $40 - $200 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from South West Rocks to Sydney is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from South West Rocks to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Gregory St After Simpson St and arriving at Central Station via Kempsey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from South West Rocks station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between South West Rocks and Sydney is 537 km. The road distance is 449.9 km.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $40 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from South West Rocks to Sydney, including transfers.
South West Rocks to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Kempsey station.
South West Rocks to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from South West Rocks to Sydney is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $40 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Kempsey Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–190 and the journey takes 6h 52m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Kempsey to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–330
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–600
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
South West Rocks to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
South West Rocks to Sydney train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South West Rocks to Sydney is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from South West Rocks to Sydney.
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