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

The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Adelaide is to bus which costs $120 - $300 and takes 31h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Adelaide is to bus and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $420 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Kempsey and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Kempsey and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 42m.

How far is it from Kempsey to Adelaide?

The distance between Kempsey and Adelaide is 1444 km. The road distance is 1749.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kempsey to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 31h 52m and costs $120 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Kempsey to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Adelaide bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Adelaide train from?

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

Train or bus from Kempsey to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Kempsey to Adelaide is to bus which takes 31h 52m and costs $120 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $3,900 and takes 33h 42m.

Where does the Kempsey to Adelaide bus arrive?

Kempsey to Adelaide bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Kempsey and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Kempsey. It is currently 10:42 AM in Kempsey and 10:12 AM in Adelaide.

Where does the Kempsey to Adelaide train arrive?

Kempsey to Adelaide train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Kempsey to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Adelaide is 1749 km. It takes approximately 19h 1m to drive from Kempsey to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1475+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Kempsey to Adelaide - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Kempsey to Adelaide by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Bus to Port Macquarie, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)PQQ - ADL
6h 16m
$420–812
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1152 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
31h 52m
$128–294
Train
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Station34 / ...
2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide ParklandsSyd-Adl 2025 / ...
33h 42m
$430–3,887
Drive 1,749.5 km
1. Drive from Kempsey to Adelaide1,749.5 km
19h 1m
$337–486
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)CFS - ADL
8h 13m
$468–1,063
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Station
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)NTL - ADL
9h 35m
$243–735
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Central StationPm11
2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide ParklandsSyd-Adl 2025 / ...
34h 10m
$452–3,787

Kempsey to Adelaide by bus

7Weekly Buses

31h 52mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,443.8 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to 85 Franklin St via Central Station, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 31h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kempsey Station to Adelaide Parklands via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 33h 42m.

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