There are 6 ways to get from Helensvale to Kempsey by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
9h 2m$35–190Bus via Surfers Paradise
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus Au001
10h 16m$51–91Drive 431.3 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Kempseycar 431.3 km
4h 36m$77–111Train, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- 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
5h 26m$245–584Bus
- Take the bus from Southport to Kempseybus Pm11
11h 52m$65–95Train, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
7h 2m$312–892
Helensvale to Kempsey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Kempsey is to bus via Surfers Paradise which costs $50 - $95 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Kempsey is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $75 - $110.
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 bus station, stop A and Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
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 9h 2m.
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 9h 2m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Helensvale to Kempsey, including transfers.
Helensvale to Kempsey bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise 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 9h 2m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Surfers Paradise, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 10h 16m.
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 9h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 8h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–750
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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 58m
- 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
- 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
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Southport to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Helensvale to Kempsey bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
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 36m to drive from Helensvale to Kempsey.
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