There are 6 ways to get from Kempsey to Laidley by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain Westlander
9h 46m$43–495Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Gattonbus Toowoomba / ...
10h 48m$60–95Drive 551.2 km
- Drive from Kempsey to Laidleycar 551.2 km
5h 57m$105–152Bus to Port Macquarie, fly, train
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain
6h 16m$246–992Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain Westlander
12h 52m$79–415Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain
7h 48m$334–1,243
Kempsey to Laidley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Laidley is to bus which costs $60 - $95 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Laidley is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey station to Laidley. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop and arriving at William St at Laidley via Brisbane and Gatton station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Laidley. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Laidley via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Kempsey and Laidley is 567 km. The road distance is 551.2 km.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Laidley without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs $40 - $500.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Kempsey to Laidley, including transfers.
Kempsey to Laidley bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Kempsey to Laidley train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Laidley is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs $40 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Laidley, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Kempsey Station to Laidley via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to William St at Laidley via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane, Gatton, and Gatton station in around 10h 48m.
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
- 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
- 4 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 Laidley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $4–305
- 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
- $85–170
- AChoice
- $4–20
- Gold Class
- $244
- Heritage Class
- $305
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Gatton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $25–40
- Flexible
- $21–35
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Kempsey to Laidley bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Laidley is 1h behind Kempsey. It is currently 12:25 PM in Kempsey and 11:25 AM in Laidley.
Kempsey to Laidley train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Laidley is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Kempsey to Laidley.
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