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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Kempsey is to bus via Cabramatta which costs $120 - $160 and takes 19h 8m.

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 $370 - $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 and arriving at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Liverpool Station, Stand G and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.

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 12m.

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 bus via Cabramatta which takes 19h 8m and costs $120 - $160.

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 Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal 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 bus via Cabramatta which takes 19h 8m and costs $120 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $440 and takes 19h 12m.

Where does the Melbourne to Kempsey bus arrive?

Melbourne to Kempsey bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

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 175+ hotels available in Kempsey.

Melbourne to Kempsey - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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
$373–775
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
19h 12m
$107–433
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3105 / ...
19h 8m
$126–156
Drive 1,255.4 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Kempseycar 1,255.4 km
13h 21m
$239–345
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
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
7h 28m
$303–825
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 53m
$360–833
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane AVV - CFS
3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
9h 9m
$440–1,083
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 50m
$155–651
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus Pm12
19h 50m

Melbourne to Kempsey by bus

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19h 8mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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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 bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand G, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D in around 19h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Kempsey Station via Central Station in around 19h 12m.

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