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How to get fromMackay to Kempseyby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Kempsey by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MKY - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    5h 23m
    $448–1,021

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 32
    21h 24m
    $85–3,709

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3204 / ...
    25h 30m
    $171–245

  4. Drive 1,437.5 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Kempseycar car 1,437.5 km
    16h 22m
    $272–393

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MKY - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    8h 14m
    $488–864

  6. Bus via Coffs Harbour

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park Av At Little St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus bus 360
    4. Take the bus from Winifred St At Cooper St to Kempsey West Public School, Marsh Stbus bus
    32h 35m
    $247–562

Mackay to Kempsey by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration21h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Mackay to Kempsey Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 21h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane Roma Street and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 25h 30m.

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