There are 7 ways to get from Kempsey to Helensvale by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1Bdvl / ...
8h 14m$40–186Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to SouthportPm12
9h 28m$68–94Drive 431.8 km
- Drive from Kempsey to Helensvale431.8 km
4h 34m$84–122Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)PQQ - OOL
6h 6m$359–811Bus via Nambucca Heads
- Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Nambucca Heads Information Centre, Riverside Dr153
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads to Surfers ParadiseBrisbane
10h 58m$75–154Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)PQQ - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
4h 40m$277–737Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)CFS - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
6h 18m$331–975
Kempsey to Helensvale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Helensvale is to train which costs $35 - $190 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Helensvale is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey to Helensvale. However, there are services departing from Kempsey and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive CLOSED until 19-01-26 via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Helensvale station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Kempsey and Helensvale is 553 km. The road distance is 431.8 km.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Helensvale without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Kempsey to Helensvale, including transfers.
Kempsey to Helensvale bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Kempsey station.
Kempsey to Helensvale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Helensvale is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $35 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Helensvale, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Kempsey Station to Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Kempsey to Southport once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–850
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $420–800
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
- 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 Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $21–28
- First
- $30–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Kempsey to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- 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
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Nambucca Heads Information Centre, Riverside Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Nambucca Heads to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $90–140
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Kempsey to Helensvale bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Southport station.
Helensvale is 1h behind Kempsey. It is currently 8:21 AM in Kempsey and 7:21 AM in Helensvale.
Kempsey to Helensvale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Helensvale is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Kempsey to Helensvale.
There are 2157+ hotels available in Helensvale.