There are 6 ways to get from Helensvale to Kempsey by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma StreetVlbr / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station32
8h 46m$36–190Bus
- Take the bus from Southport to KempseyPm11
10h 52m$66–96Drive 431.3 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Kempsey431.3 km
4h 33m$82–118Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)BNE - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
5h 26m$265–734Bus, train
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Casino Station, Coach Bay164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station34 / ...
9h 51m$42–192Bus via Nambucca Heads
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca HeadsSydney
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Information Centre, Riverside Dr to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop154
11h 44m$74–154
Helensvale to Kempsey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Kempsey is to train which costs $35 - $190 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Kempsey is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive and arriving at Kempsey via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Kempsey Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Helensvale and Kempsey is 553 km. The road distance is 431.3 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Helensvale to Kempsey, including transfers.
Helensvale to Kempsey bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Southport station.
Helensvale to Kempsey train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Kempsey is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Kempsey Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Southport to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 9h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- 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 Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Southport to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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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- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $90–140
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Helensvale to Kempsey bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Kempsey station.
Kempsey is 1h ahead of Helensvale. It is currently 3:32 PM in Helensvale and 4:32 PM in Kempsey.
Helensvale to Kempsey train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Kempsey is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Helensvale to Kempsey.
There are 173+ hotels available in Kempsey.