There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Kempsey by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane EMD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
7h 14m$283–878Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
23h 50m$82–3,525Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus
25h 20m$184–286Drive 1,231.7 km
- Drive from Emerald to Kempseycar 1,231.7 km
14h 25m$234–338Train, bus
- Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3204 / ...
24h 37m$82–3,390
Emerald to Kempsey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Kempsey is to bus which costs $180 - $290 and takes 25h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Kempsey is to fly and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $280 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Rockhampton George Street and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Kempsey Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.
The distance between Emerald and Kempsey is 1042 km. The road distance is 1231.7 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 23h 50m and costs $80 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Emerald to Kempsey, including transfers.
Emerald to Kempsey bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Kempsey train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Kempsey is to train which takes 23h 50m and costs $80 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $290 and takes 25h 20m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Emerald to Kempsey Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 23h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 25h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from Emerald Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,336
- 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
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- 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
- 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
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–95
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Kempsey bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Kempsey is 1h ahead of Emerald. It is currently 8:04 AM in Emerald and 9:04 AM in Kempsey.
Emerald to Kempsey train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Kempsey is 1232 km. It takes approximately 14h 25m to drive from Emerald to Kempsey.
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