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How to get fromSydney to South West Rocksby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    9h 3m
    $40–194

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus bus Au001
    9h 50m
    $58–94

  3. Drive 449.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to South West Rockscar car 449.5 km
    4h 56m
    $80–116

  4. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane SYD - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone Stbus bus
    5h 42m
    $187–296

  5. Bus via First Lane At Smith St

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus bus Pm12
    10h 26m
    $78–109

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane to Gregory St After Simpson Stbus bus
    8h
    $232–524

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

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–190 and the journey takes 7h 10m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 7h 47m.

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