How to travel from Point Lookout to Swansea, Australia
The distance between Point Lookout and Swansea is around 759km (472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Point Lookout to Swansea by ferry, bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swansea → Point Lookout if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Robina station platform 1 then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Cardiff Station.
- Duration8h 45m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costA$285($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$165($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cleveland then drive to Swansea.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$255($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Point Lookout and Swansea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Point Lookout to Swansea by ferry, bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around A$165 ($110) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$235 ($160).
The distance between Point Lookout and Swansea is around 759km (472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 655km (407 miles)
It takes around 14h 30m to get from Point Lookout and Swansea by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Point Lookout to Swansea is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$235 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Point Lookout and Swansea is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$165 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Point Lookout and Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Bowman St Opp Lake Rd. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Point Lookout and Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Bowman St Opp Lake Rd. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Point Lookout to Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Bowman St Opp Lake Rd. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Point Lookout to Swansea. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd. instead which will take 14h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Point Lookout to Swansea is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 30m and will usually cost around A$165 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Point Lookout and Swansea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 3 similar | 8h 45m | A$285($190) | every 2 hours | 1,041km (647 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry, Train and Plane | 5h 10m | A$235($160) | every 2 hours | 759km (472 miles) |
| Bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty, ferry, train and plane | 6h 15m | A$340($230) | every 2 hours | 773km (480 miles) |
| Bus to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty, ferry, train and plane | 7h 40m | A$255($170) | every 2 hours | 1,025km (637 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 30m | A$165($110) | once a week | 887km (551 miles) |
| Ferry to Toondah Harbour, Bus | 17hrs | A$170($115) | once daily | 967km (601 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 45m | A$255($175) | every 2 hours | 815km (506 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Point Lookout and Swansea
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Swansea
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Swansea
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Swansea
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 218km (135 miles) from Swansea