There are 5 ways to get from Muswellbrook to Kempsey by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Muswellbrook Station to Maitland Stationtrain Hun
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
6h 26m$36–197Bus via Thornton
- Take the bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Thornton Station, Karuah Stbus 18Hu / ...
- Take the bus from Hexham to Kempseybus Pm12
7h 22m$52–77Drive 349 km
- Drive from Muswellbrook to Kempseycar 349 km
4h 22m$64–92Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Muswellbrook 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
7h 42m$180–381Bus
- Take the bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus 2406 / ...
- Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 151 / ...
8h 6m$37–54
Muswellbrook to Kempsey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muswellbrook to Kempsey is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Muswellbrook to Kempsey is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Muswellbrook station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C and arriving at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Muswellbrook station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Muswellbrook Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Muswellbrook and Kempsey is 407 km. The road distance is 349 km.
The best way to get from Muswellbrook to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $35 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Muswellbrook to Kempsey, including transfers.
Muswellbrook to Kempsey bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C.
Muswellbrook to Kempsey train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Muswellbrook Station.
The best way to get from Muswellbrook to Kempsey is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $35 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Thornton, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Muswellbrook Station to Kempsey Station via Maitland Station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Kempsey via Thornton Station, Karuah St, Thornton Station, Hexham Station, and Hexham in around 7h 22m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $18–28
- First Class
- $25–40
Train from Maitland Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
Train from Muswellbrook Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 9890 0000
- customer.service@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Thornton Station, Karuah St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Hexham to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Muswellbrook Station, Stand C to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Muswellbrook to Kempsey bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd.
Muswellbrook to Kempsey train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Maitland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muswellbrook to Kempsey is 349 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Muswellbrook to Kempsey.
There are 170+ hotels available in Kempsey.