There are 10 ways to get from Dalby to Kempsey by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dalby to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
10h 58m$79–249Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dalby to Roma Streettrain Westlander
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
14h 36m$71–1,102Bus
- Take the bus from Dalby to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Pm11
14h 40m$119–169Drive 621.1 km
- Drive from Dalby to Kempseycar 621.1 km
7h 28m$113–163Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the bus from Dalby 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
8h 43m$460–1,027Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Dalby to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane 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
17h 51m$127–243Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the bus from Dalby to Brisbanebus
- 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
7h 45m$286–641Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Take the bus from Dalby to Brisbanebus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
9h 21m$363–949Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Take the bus from Dalby to Oakeybus
- Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane WTB - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
10h 49m$627–1,785Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly to Armidale, bus, train
- Take the bus from Dalby to Brisbanebus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Armidale (ARM)plane BNE - ARM
- Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Stationbus
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
12h 6m$414–969
Dalby to Kempsey by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dalby to Kempsey is to bus and train which costs $75 - $250 and takes 10h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Dalby to Kempsey is to drive which takes 7h 28m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalby to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Dalby and arriving at Kempsey via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalby to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Dalby and arriving at Kempsey Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
The distance between Dalby and Kempsey is 694 km. The road distance is 621.1 km.
The best way to get from Dalby to Kempsey without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 58m and costs $75 - $250.
It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Dalby to Kempsey, including transfers.
Dalby to Kempsey bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Dalby station.
Dalby to Kempsey train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Dalby station.
The best way to get from Dalby to Kempsey is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $1,100 and takes 14h 36m.
What companies run services between Dalby, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Dalby to Kempsey via Brisbane in around 14h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dalby to Kempsey Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 14h 36m.
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–800
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale via Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–800
- Website
- qantas.com
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
- $220–500
Flights from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
- 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
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $19–26
- First
- $27–35
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Dalby to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–913
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–60
- Gold Class
- $729
- Heritage Class
- $913
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Dalby to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Dalby to Oakey
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- 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
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
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
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 Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–150
- 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
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Dalby to Kempsey bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane station.
Kempsey is 1h ahead of Dalby. It is currently 9:28 PM in Dalby and 10:28 PM in Kempsey.
Dalby to Kempsey train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalby to Kempsey is 621 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Dalby to Kempsey.
There are 167+ hotels available in Kempsey.

























