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

The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Armidale is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Armidale is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Kempsey and Armidale?

No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey station to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Urunga Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Kempsey to Armidale?

The distance between Kempsey and Armidale is 247 km. The road distance is 182.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kempsey to Armidale without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $80 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Kempsey to Armidale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Armidale bus from?

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

Where does the Kempsey to Armidale bus arrive?

Kempsey to Armidale bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Urunga Station, Coach Stop.

Can I drive from Kempsey to Armidale?

Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Armidale is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Kempsey to Armidale.

Where can I stay near Armidale?

There are 71+ hotels available in Armidale.

Kempsey to Armidale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kempsey to Armidale by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
4h 45m
$84–222
Drive 182.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kempsey to Armidalecar 182.2 km
2h 16m
$35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Urunga Station, Coach Stopbus 153
2. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
5h 55m
$80–105
Bus via Macksville
1. Take the bus from Elbow St After Tozer St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus 468
2. Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Church St At Hyde Stbus 358
3. Take the bus from The Yellow Shed Bellingen to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
7h 10m
$71–100

Kempsey to Armidale by train and bus

3Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.6 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Urunga Station in around 5h 55m.

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