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

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

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MEL - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    6h 32m
    $323–735

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    19h 12m
    $107–433

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus bus Pm12
    19h 40m
    $155–374

  4. Drive 1,255.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Kempseycar car 1,255.4 km
    13h 21m
    $229–331

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    6h 58m
    $290–793

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane AVV - PQQ
    3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    8h 20m
    $379–724

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    9h 51m
    $155–541

  8. Bus via Kempsey

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus bus Au001
    20h 7m
    $164–274

Melbourne to Kempsey by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration19h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,077.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Kempsey via Central Station in around 19h 40m.

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