The average train between Melbourne and Kempsey takes 20h 28m and the fastest train takes 18h 35m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Melbourne to Kempsey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Melbourne and Kempsey. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Kempsey at 2:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Kempsey station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.
Melbourne to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
The distance between Melbourne and Kempsey is 1,039 km. The road distance is 1,441 km.
You can take a train from Southern Cross to Kempsey Station via Central Station in around 19h 28m.
