There are 6 ways to get from Killara to Kempsey by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
best- Take the train from Killara Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
4h 30m$167–346Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 151 / ...
8h 16m$36–52Train
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 47m$38–195Bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Kempseybus Pm12
8h 16m$63–90Drive 404 km
- Drive from Killara to Kempseycar 404 km
4h 21m$77–111Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
6h 21m$204–574
Killara to Kempsey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killara to Kempsey is to train and bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Killara to Kempsey is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct train from Killara station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Killara Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Hornsby Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Killara and Kempsey is 392 km. The road distance is 404 km.
The best way to get from Killara to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs $35 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Killara to Kempsey, including transfers.
Killara to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from Killara to Kempsey is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs $35 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 8h 16m.
Killara to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killara to Kempsey is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Killara to Kempsey.
What companies run services between Killara, NSW, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Hornsby Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–190 and the journey takes 6h 31m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Chatswood to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–290
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Killara Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $3–6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hornsby Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hornsby Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- 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 Chatswood to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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