There are 6 ways to get from Charleville to Kempsey by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Charleville to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
19h 18m$144–433Train
cheapest- Take the train from Charleville to Roma Streettrain Westlander
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
25h 13m$76–3,089Drive 1,096.7 km
- Drive from Charleville to Kempseycar 1,096.7 km
12h 47m$199–288Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane CTL - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
20h 8m$278–801Bus
- Take the bus from Charleville to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Pm11
23h$184–353Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CTL - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
10h 13m$278–822
Charleville to Kempsey by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleville to Kempsey is to bus and train which costs $140 - $440 and takes 19h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Charleville to Kempsey is to fly and train which takes 10h 13m and costs $270 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleville to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Kempsey via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.
No, there is no direct train from Charleville to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Kempsey Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 13m.
The distance between Charleville and Kempsey is 1230 km. The road distance is 1096.7 km.
The best way to get from Charleville to Kempsey without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 18m and costs $140 - $440.
It takes approximately 19h 18m to get from Charleville to Kempsey, including transfers.
Charleville to Kempsey bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Charleville station.
Charleville to Kempsey train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Charleville station.
The best way to get from Charleville to Kempsey is to train which takes 25h 13m and costs $75 - $3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 23h.
What companies run services between Charleville, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Charleville to Kempsey Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 25h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleville to Kempsey via Brisbane in around 23h.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Charleville Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–800
Flights from Charleville Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
Flights from Charleville Airport to Brisbane Airport via Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Charleville Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,200
Flights from Charleville Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,400
Flights from Charleville Airport to Port Macquarie via Roma, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
- 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
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Charleville to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–2,900
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–270
- AChoice
- $40–190
- Gold Class
- $2,315
- Heritage Class
- $2,900
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Charleville to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–160
- Advantage
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–250
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Charleville to Kempsey bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Kempsey is 1h ahead of Charleville. It is currently 8:33 AM in Charleville and 9:33 AM in Kempsey.
Charleville to Kempsey train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleville to Kempsey is 1097 km. It takes approximately 12h 47m to drive from Charleville to Kempsey.
There are 171+ hotels available in Kempsey.














