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 $140 - $230 and takes 30h 28m.

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 26m and costs $320 - $750.

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 Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 28m.

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 34h 17m.

How far is it from Kempsey to Adelaide?

The distance between Kempsey and Adelaide is 1444 km. The road distance is 1749.6 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 30h 28m and costs $140 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 30h 28m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $4,500 and takes 34h 17m.

Where does the Kempsey to Adelaide bus arrive?

Kempsey to Adelaide bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.

What is the time difference between Kempsey and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Kempsey. It is currently 3:50 PM in Kempsey and 3:20 PM 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 1750 km. It takes approximately 19h 10m to drive from Kempsey to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1186+ 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, 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 Airportbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane PQQ - ADL
6h 26m
$320–712
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
30h 28m
$145–223
Train
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
34h 17m
$430–4,487
Drive 1,749.6 km
1. Drive from Kempsey to Adelaidecar 1,749.6 km
19h 10m
$306–442
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane CFS - ADL
8h 28m
$368–863
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane NTL - ADL
9h 39m
$233–585
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
35h 13m
$440–4,383

Kempsey to Adelaide by bus

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30h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,443.8 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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 Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool Station, Stand A, Liverpool, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 30h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kempsey Station to Adelaide Parklands via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 34h 17m.

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