What is the cheapest way to get from Bowral to Kempsey?

The cheapest way to get from Bowral to Kempsey is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 10h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowral to Kempsey?

The fastest way to get from Bowral to Kempsey is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $95 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Bowral and Kempsey?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowral station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bowral and Kempsey?

No, there is no direct train from Bowral station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Bowral to Kempsey?

The distance between Bowral and Kempsey is 487 km. The road distance is 512.2 km.

How do I travel from Bowral to Kempsey without a car?

The best way to get from Bowral to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $45 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Bowral to Kempsey?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Bowral to Kempsey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Kempsey bus from?

Bowral to Kempsey bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Bowral Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Kempsey train from?

Bowral to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Bowral Station.

Train or bus from Bowral to Kempsey?

The best way to get from Bowral to Kempsey is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $45 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Bowral to Kempsey bus arrive?

Bowral to Kempsey bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Bowral to Kempsey train arrive?

Bowral to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Bowral to Kempsey?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowral to Kempsey is 512 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Bowral to Kempsey.

Where can I stay near Kempsey?

There are 177+ hotels available in Kempsey.

Bowral to Kempsey - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bowral to Kempsey by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
5h 43m
$170–365
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 7206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 151 / ...
10h 26m
$47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Central Stationtrain 634 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 50m
$49–221
Drive 512.2 km
1. Drive from Bowral to Kempseycar 512.2 km
5h 39m
$97–140
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
7h 39m
$207–573
Train, bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Goulburn Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Avbus
3. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane CBR - PQQ
4. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
8h 44m
$463–749
Train via Minto
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain Shl
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Central Stationtrain T8
3. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
10h 22m
$52–224
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Macarthur Stationtrain Shl
2. Take the train from Macarthur Station to Central Stationtrain T8
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus
10h 42m
$72–109

Bowral to Kempsey by train

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Distance: 486.8 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Bowral, NSW, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Bowral Station to Kempsey Station via Central Station in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 10h 26m.

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