There are 7 ways to get from Broadbeach to Kempsey by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
9h 38m$36–191Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus Pm11
10h 20m$65–95Drive 412 km
- Drive from Broadbeach to Kempseycar 412 km
4h 30m$75–108Fly from Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane OOL - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
6h 36m$345–707Bus, train
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 172
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
9h 51m$43–193Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbourbus
- Take the bus from Park Av At Little St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus 360
- Take the bus from Winifred St At Cooper St to Kempsey West Public School, Marsh Stbus
12h 33m$72–146Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
6h 20m$245–635
Broadbeach to Kempsey by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Broadbeach to Kempsey is to train which costs $35 - $200 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Broadbeach to Kempsey is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Broadbeach to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue and arriving at Kempsey via Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Broadbeach station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 and arriving at Kempsey Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Broadbeach and Kempsey is 572 km. The road distance is 412 km.
The best way to get from Broadbeach to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs $35 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Broadbeach to Kempsey, including transfers.
Broadbeach to Kempsey bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Broadbeach to Kempsey train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Broadbeach to Kempsey is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs $35 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Broadbeach, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Kempsey Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–700
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–700
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from Park Av At Little St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $85–130
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Winifred St At Cooper St to Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
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More Questions & Answers
Broadbeach to Kempsey bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Kempsey station.
Kempsey is 1h ahead of Broadbeach. It is currently 1:51 PM in Broadbeach and 2:51 PM in Kempsey.
Broadbeach to Kempsey train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Broadbeach to Kempsey is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Broadbeach to Kempsey.
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