What is the cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Kempsey?

The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Kempsey is to bus and train which costs $40 - $180 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Kempsey?

The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Kempsey is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Gunnedah and Kempsey?

No, there is no direct bus from Gunnedah station to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Kempsey via Tamworth Station and Urunga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Gunnedah and Kempsey?

No, there is no direct train from Gunnedah station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Werris Creek Station and Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Gunnedah to Kempsey?

The distance between Gunnedah and Kempsey is 381 km. The road distance is 359.4 km.

How do I travel from Gunnedah to Kempsey without a car?

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Kempsey without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 51m and costs $40 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Gunnedah to Kempsey?

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Gunnedah to Kempsey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Kempsey bus from?

Gunnedah to Kempsey bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Gunnedah to Kempsey train from?

Gunnedah to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station.

Train or bus from Gunnedah to Kempsey?

The best way to get from Gunnedah to Kempsey is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs $60 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Gunnedah to Kempsey bus arrive?

Gunnedah to Kempsey bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Gunnedah to Kempsey train arrive?

Gunnedah to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.

Can I drive from Gunnedah to Kempsey?

Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Kempsey is 359 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Gunnedah to Kempsey.

Where can I stay near Kempsey?

There are 176+ hotels available in Kempsey.

Gunnedah to Kempsey - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Gunnedah to Kempsey by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Wauchope Station, Coach Stopbus 374 / ...
3. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 51m
$42–179
Train
1. Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
2. Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Maitland Stationtrain 224
3. Take the train from Maitland Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 49m
$65–238
Drive 359.4 km
1. Drive from Gunnedah to Kempseycar 359.4 km
4h 38m
$69–99
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane TMW - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
7h 5m
$533–856
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Urunga to Kempseybus
9h 3m
$141–199

Gunnedah to Kempsey by bus and train

4Weekly Services

7h 51mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 380.9 km
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Gunnedah, NSW, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Gunnedah Station to Kempsey Station via Werris Creek Station and Maitland Station in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Kempsey via Tamworth Station, Urunga Station, and Urunga in around 9h 3m.

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