There are 5 ways to get from Kempsey to Emerald by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus to Port Macquarie, fly
best- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Emerald Airport (EMD)PQQ - EMD
7h 9m$403–1,329Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to EmeraldSpirit of the Outback
23h 25m$84–3,585Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
28h 5m$220–435Drive 1,231.9 km
- Drive from Kempsey to Emerald1,231.9 km
14h 24m$234–338Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Emerald Airport (EMD)CFS - EMD
8h 31m$291–1,030
Kempsey to Emerald by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Emerald is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 14h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Emerald is to bus and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $400 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Kempsey and arriving at Emerald via Brisbane and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Emerald via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.
The distance between Kempsey and Emerald is 1043 km. The road distance is 1231.9 km.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Emerald without a car is to train which takes 23h 25m and costs $80 - $3,600.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Kempsey to Emerald, including transfers.
Kempsey to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Kempsey station.
Kempsey to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Emerald is to train which takes 23h 25m and costs $80 - $3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $440 and takes 28h 5m.
What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Kempsey Station to Emerald via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 23h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempsey to Emerald via Brisbane and Rockhampton in around 28h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Port Macquarie to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,500
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- 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 Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–3,336
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–290
- AChoice
- $45–220
- Gold Class
- $2,663
- Heritage Class
- $3,336
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- 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 Kempsey to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–190
- Flexible
- $150–240
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
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Kempsey to Emerald bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Emerald is 1h behind Kempsey. It is currently 8:10 AM in Kempsey and 7:10 AM in Emerald.
Kempsey to Emerald train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Emerald is 1232 km. It takes approximately 14h 24m to drive from Kempsey to Emerald.
There are 25+ hotels available in Emerald.