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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Kempsey is to fly and bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $390 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Kempsey?

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

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Kempsey?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Kempsey Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 28m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Kempsey?

The distance between Melbourne and Kempsey is 1077 km. The road distance is 1255.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 19h 28m and costs $100 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Melbourne to Kempsey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Kempsey bus from?

Melbourne to Kempsey bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Kempsey train from?

Melbourne to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Kempsey?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Kempsey is to train which takes 19h 28m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 20h.

Where does the Melbourne to Kempsey bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Kempsey train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Kempsey?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Kempsey is 1255 km. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Melbourne to Kempsey.

Where can I stay near Kempsey?

There are 190+ hotels available in Kempsey.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Kempsey by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie, bus
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MEL - PQQ
2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
6h 27m
$393–785
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 6408 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3305 / ...
20h
$92–137
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 624 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
19h 28m
$107–433
Drive 1,255.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Kempseycar 1,255.4 km
13h 21m
$225–324
Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
6h 58m
$350–793
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane AVV - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
8h 20m
$379–724
Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
9h 53m
$155–511
Bus via Kempsey
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
20h 42m
$161–268

Melbourne to Kempsey by train

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19h 28mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Kempsey.

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Distance: 1,077.3 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Kempsey Station via Central Station in around 19h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 20h.

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