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

The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Melbourne is to bus via Kempsey Station, Coach Stop which costs $95 - $140 and takes 20h 45m.

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 $380 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Kempsey and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Kempsey and arriving at Melbourne via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.

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 FlixBus Australia, depart from Kempsey station.

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 $150 - $280 and takes 20h 43m.

Where does the Kempsey to Melbourne bus arrive?

Kempsey to Melbourne bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

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 5271+ 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
$383–735
Bus via Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 156 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6107 / ...
20h 45m
$95–139
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
Bus
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
$151–278
Drive 1,256.7 km
1. Drive from Kempsey to Melbournecar 1,256.7 km
13h 21m
$223–322
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
$351–836
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Avalon Airport, bus
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 bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
7h 33m
$483–735
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
$141–518

Kempsey to Melbourne by train

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18h 42mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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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 to Melbourne via Sydney Central Station in around 20h 43m.

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