There are 8 ways to get from Chinchilla to Kempsey by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chinchilla to Goodnabus
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
12h 17m$90–265Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chinchilla to Roma Streettrain Westlander
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
16h 8m$79–1,405Bus
- Take the bus from Chinchilla to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Pm11
15h 40m$130–211Drive 701.9 km
- Drive from Chinchilla to Kempseycar 701.9 km
8h 26m$127–183Train to Miles Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Chinchilla to Milestrain
- Fly from Miles Airport (WLE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane WLE - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
9h 32m$373–1,176Bus via Dalby
- Take the bus from Chinchilla to Dalbybus
- Take the bus from Dalby to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Nambucca Headsbus
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Information Centre, Riverside Dr to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 154
18h 42m$153–301Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Chinchilla to Oakeybus
- Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane WTB - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
9h 45m$485–1,069Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Chinchilla to Goodnabus
- 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
9h 4m$297–656
Chinchilla to Kempsey by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chinchilla to Kempsey is to bus and train which costs $90 - $270 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chinchilla to Kempsey is to drive which takes 8h 26m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Chinchilla to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Chinchilla and arriving at Kempsey via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chinchilla to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Chinchilla and arriving at Kempsey Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
The distance between Chinchilla and Kempsey is 774 km. The road distance is 701.9 km.
The best way to get from Chinchilla to Kempsey without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 17m and costs $90 - $270.
It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Chinchilla to Kempsey, including transfers.
Chinchilla to Kempsey bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Chinchilla station.
Chinchilla to Kempsey train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Chinchilla station.
The best way to get from Chinchilla to Kempsey is to bus which takes 15h 40m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $1,400 and takes 16h 8m.
What companies run services between Chinchilla, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Chinchilla to Kempsey via Brisbane in around 15h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chinchilla to Kempsey Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 16h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Miles Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
Flights from Miles Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–900
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–500
- 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 Chinchilla to Miles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–169
- 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
- $17–35
- AChoice
- $8–11
- Gold Class
- $135
- Heritage Class
- $169
Train from Chinchilla to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,215
- 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
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $970
- Heritage Class
- $1,215
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Chinchilla to Goodna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Chinchilla to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Chinchilla to Oakey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Chinchilla to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $55–90
- Flexible
- $70–110
Bus from Chinchilla to Dalby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $23–35
- Flexible
- $24–35
Bus from Dalby to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Brisbane to Nambucca Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $90–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
Bus from Chinchilla to Oakey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
- 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/
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Nambucca Heads Information Centre, Riverside Dr to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Chinchilla to Kempsey bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane station.
Kempsey is 1h ahead of Chinchilla. It is currently 5:31 PM in Chinchilla and 6:31 PM in Kempsey.
Chinchilla to Kempsey train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chinchilla to Kempsey is 702 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Chinchilla to Kempsey.
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