What is the cheapest way to get from Bells Beach to Kempsey?

The cheapest way to get from Bells Beach to Kempsey is to train via Sydney which costs $110 - $470 and takes 22h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bells Beach to Kempsey?

The fastest way to get from Bells Beach to Kempsey is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $270 - $950.

How far is it from Bells Beach to Kempsey?

The distance between Bells Beach and Kempsey is 1159 km. The road distance is 1351.1 km.

How do I travel from Bells Beach to Kempsey without a car?

The best way to get from Bells Beach to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 21h 29m and costs $150 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Bells Beach to Kempsey?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Bells Beach to Kempsey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bells Beach to Kempsey bus from?

Bells Beach to Kempsey bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Train or bus from Bells Beach to Kempsey?

The best way to get from Bells Beach to Kempsey is to train which takes 21h 29m and costs $150 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 58m.

Where does the Bells Beach to Kempsey bus arrive?

Bells Beach to Kempsey bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Bells Beach to Kempsey?

Yes, the driving distance between Bells Beach to Kempsey is 1351 km. It takes approximately 14h 20m to drive from Bells Beach to Kempsey.

Where can I stay near Kempsey?

There are 176+ hotels available in Kempsey.

Bells Beach to Kempsey - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bells Beach and Kempsey?

No, there is no direct bus from Bells Beach to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd and arriving at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 58m.

There are 8 ways to get from Bells Beach to Kempsey by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Taxi to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Bells Beach to Avalon-Airport-AVV
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)AVV - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
6h 2m
$272–934
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Station33 / ...
22h 30m
$112–461
Train
1. Take the train from Waurn Ponds Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Strathfield Station622 / ...
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Kempsey Station33 / ...
21h 29m
$151–502
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Kempsey
22h 58m
$162–391
Drive 1,351.1 km
1. Drive from Bells Beach to Kempsey1,351.1 km
14h 20m
$262–378
Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)MEL - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
8h 14m
$415–809
Taxi to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Bells Beach to Avalon-Airport-AVV
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)AVV - CFS
3. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Kempsey Station
8h
$517–1,225
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop151 / ...
23h 58m

Bells Beach to Kempsey by bus and train

7Weekly Services

22h 58mAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,159 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Bells Beach, VIC, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Bells Beach to Kempsey Station via Waurn Ponds Station, Southern Cross, and Strathfield Station in around 21h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jarosite Rd/Great Ocean Rd to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Geelong Station/Railway Tce, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 23h 58m.

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