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 14m and costs $410 - $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 51m.

How far is it from Kempsey to Adelaide?

The distance between Kempsey and Adelaide is 1443 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 14m 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 51m.

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 4:17 PM in Kempsey and 3:47 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 1749 km. It takes approximately 19h 9m to drive from Kempsey to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1482+ 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 Airportbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane PQQ - ADL
6h 14m
$410–812
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 152 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
31h 52m
$128–294
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 2025
33h 51m
$430–3,887
Drive 1,749.5 km
1. Drive from Kempsey to Adelaidecar 1,749.5 km
19h 9m
$330–476
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 11m
$368–1,063
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 33m
$233–735
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2025
34h 10m
$452–3,787

Kempsey to Adelaide by bus

7Weekly Buses

31h 52mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,443.5 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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 51m.

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