There are 5 ways to get from Kempsey to Gunnedah by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kempsey to Port Macquariebus
- Take the bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 371 / ...
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus 362
8h 11m$38–59Train
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Maitland Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Stationtrain 243
9h 40m$54–210Drive 359.3 km
- Drive from Kempsey to Gunnedahcar 359.3 km
4h 36m$75–108Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Tamworth (TMW)plane PQQ - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus
7h 13m$364–1,265Train, bus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus 362
8h 39m$131–302
Kempsey to Gunnedah by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Gunnedah is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Gunnedah is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey and arriving at Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Gordon St Before Horton St and Tamworth Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Gunnedah Station via Maitland Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Kempsey and Gunnedah is 401 km. The road distance is 359.3 km.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Gunnedah without a car is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Kempsey to Gunnedah, including transfers.
Kempsey to Gunnedah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Kempsey station.
Kempsey to Gunnedah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Gunnedah is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $210 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Gunnedah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Kempsey to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Port Macquarie, Gordon St Before Horton St, and Tamworth Station, Coach Stop in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kempsey Station to Gunnedah Station via Maitland Station and Werris Creek Station in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Tamworth via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Tamworth via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Kempsey Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–65
- Sleeper
- $150–170
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Kempsey Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–55
Train from Maitland Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $30–45
Train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $10–16
- First Class
- $17–26
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Kempsey to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Kempsey to Gunnedah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Port Macquarie station.
Kempsey to Gunnedah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Gunnedah is 359 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Kempsey to Gunnedah.
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