There are 6 ways to get from Darwin to Kempsey by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane DRW - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
10h 57m$505–1,407Train, bus
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
4d 14h$4,776–16,159Drive 3,775.7 km
- Drive from Darwin to Kempseycar 3,775.7 km
38h 57m$688–993Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane DRW - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
12h 48m$530–1,565Bus, train
- Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
- Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus
4d 14h$2,609–14,184Train
- Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
5d 22h$3,931–11,204
Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Kempsey is to drive which costs $650 - $1,000 and takes 38h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Kempsey is to fly and bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $500 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct train from Darwin to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Kempsey Station via Adelaide Parklands and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 22h.
The distance between Darwin and Kempsey is 3155 km. The road distance is 3775.7 km.
The best way to get from Darwin to Kempsey without a car is to train and bus which takes 4 days 14h and costs $4,700 - $17,000.
It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Darwin to Kempsey, including transfers.
Darwin to Kempsey train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Darwin station.
Kempsey is 1h 30m ahead of Darwin. It is currently 12:47 AM in Darwin and 2:17 AM in Kempsey.
Darwin to Kempsey train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Kempsey is 3776 km. It takes approximately 38h 57m to drive from Darwin to Kempsey.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Darwin to Kempsey Station via Darwin, Adelaide Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Central Station in around 5d 22h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,600
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,500
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Port Macquarie via Adelaide, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–2,900
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–2,900
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Port Macquarie via Alice Springs, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,700
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,700
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,000
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Alice Springs, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,800
Train from Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,367
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,140
- Flexible Gold Single Cabin
- $2,367
Train from Darwin to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 23h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3,463
- Book at
- Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $3,126
- Flexible Gold Single Cabin
- $3,463
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
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