What is the cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Main Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Main Beach is to bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park which costs $50 - $95 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kempsey to Main Beach?

The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Main Beach is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $75 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Kempsey and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Kempsey and arriving at Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kempsey and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Kempsey to Main Beach?

The distance between Kempsey and Main Beach is 461 km. The road distance is 417.5 km.

How do I travel from Kempsey to Main Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Kempsey to Main Beach without a car is to bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park which takes 8h 25m and costs $50 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Kempsey to Main Beach?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Kempsey to Main Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Main Beach bus from?

Kempsey to Main Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Kempsey station.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Main Beach train from?

Kempsey to Main Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.

Train or bus from Kempsey to Main Beach?

The best way to get from Kempsey to Main Beach is to bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park which takes 8h 25m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $190 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Kempsey to Main Beach bus arrive?

Kempsey to Main Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Kempsey to Main Beach train arrive?

Kempsey to Main Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Kempsey to Main Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Main Beach is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Kempsey to Main Beach.

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2714+ hotels available in Main Beach.

Kempsey to Main Beach - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kempsey to Main Beach by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park
best
1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
8h 25m
$54–92
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
8h 54m
$41–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rdbus 173
8h 34m
$44–185
Drive 417.5 km
1. Drive from Kempsey to Main Beachcar 417.5 km
4h 37m
$76–110
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PQQ - OOL
6h 8m
$357–709
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Southportbus Pm12
9h 18m
$68–94
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 25m
$246–636
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 52m
$324–887
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
8h 50m
$125–462

Kempsey to Main Beach by train and bus

14Weekly Services

8h 34mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 460.8 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Kempsey to Surfers Paradise once daily. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kempsey Station to Main Beach station, platform 2 via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 8h 54m.

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