What is the cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Melbourne is to bus which costs $90 - $140 and takes 20h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kempsey to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $390 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Kempsey and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kempsey and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.

How far is it from Kempsey to Melbourne?

The distance between Kempsey and Melbourne is 1078 km. The road distance is 1256.7 km.

How do I travel from Kempsey to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Kempsey to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 18h 42m and costs $100 - $440.

How long does it take to get from Kempsey to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Kempsey to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Melbourne bus from?

Kempsey to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Kempsey to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Kempsey to Melbourne is to train which takes 18h 42m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 20h 10m.

Where does the Kempsey to Melbourne bus arrive?

Kempsey to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Kempsey to Melbourne train arrive?

Kempsey to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Kempsey to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Melbourne is 1257 km. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Kempsey to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5297+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Kempsey to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Kempsey to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, or car

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

Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PQQ - MEL
5h 53m
$393–785
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3606 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6107 / ...
20h 10m
$94–138
Train
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
18h 42m
$105–437
Drive 1,256.7 km
1. Drive from Kempsey to Melbournecar 1,256.7 km
13h 21m
$225–325
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CFS - MEL
6h 5m
$351–786
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane PQQ - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
7h 41m
$379–725
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
8h 56m
$156–508
Bus via Kempsey
1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
20h 43m
$161–275

Kempsey to Melbourne by train

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18h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,078.2 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Kempsey Station to Southern Cross via Central Station in around 18h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 20h 10m.

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