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

The cheapest way to get from Quilpie to Kempsey is to Railbus and bus and train which costs $160 - $480 and takes 22h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quilpie to Kempsey is to Railbus and fly and train which takes 14h 28m and costs $310 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Quilpie and Kempsey?

No, there is no direct bus from Quilpie to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Quilpie and arriving at Kempsey via Charleville and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

How far is it from Quilpie to Kempsey?

The distance between Quilpie and Kempsey is 1450 km. The road distance is 1291.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Quilpie to Kempsey without a car is to Railbus and bus and train which takes 22h 58m and costs $160 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 22h 58m to get from Quilpie to Kempsey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quilpie to Kempsey bus from?

Quilpie to Kempsey bus services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Quilpie station.

Where does the Quilpie to Kempsey bus arrive?

Quilpie to Kempsey bus services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Charleville station.

What is the time difference between Quilpie and Kempsey?

Kempsey is 1h ahead of Quilpie. It is currently 5:06 AM in Quilpie and 6:06 AM in Kempsey.

Can I drive from Quilpie to Kempsey?

Yes, the driving distance between Quilpie to Kempsey is 1292 km. It takes approximately 15h 58m to drive from Quilpie to Kempsey.

Where can I stay near Kempsey?

There are 174+ hotels available in Kempsey.

Quilpie to Kempsey - 10 ways to travel via train, Railbus, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Quilpie to Kempsey by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Railbus, bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Take the bus from Charleville to Brisbane
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station32
22h 58m
$168–480
Railbus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Take the train from Charleville to Roma Street
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station32
28h 53m
$108–3,130
Drive 1,291.9 km
1. Drive from Quilpie to Kempsey1,291.9 km
15h 58m
$253–365
Railbus to Charleville Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)CTL - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
27h 38m
$539–1,749
Railbus, bus
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Take the bus from Charleville to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Kempsey
26h 40m
$208–400
Railbus to Charleville Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)CTL - BNE
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station
14h 28m
$315–955
Fly Quilpie to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Fly from Quilpie (ULP) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)ULP - PQQ
2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
26h 28m
$401–1,200
Railbus to Charleville Airport, fly to Armidale, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Armidale (ARM)CTL - ARM
3. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Station
4. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
27h 34m
$716–1,875
Fly Quilpie to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
1. Fly from Quilpie (ULP) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)ULP - CFS
2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Kempsey Station
31h 36m
$523–1,458
Railbus to Charleville Airport, fly to Tamworth, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Quilpie to Charleville station
2. Fly from Charleville Airport (CTL) to Tamworth (TMW)CTL - TMW
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Wauchope Station, Coach Stop
4. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Kempsey Station
15h 1m
$943–2,140

Quilpie to Kempsey by bus and train

2Weekly Services

22h 58mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,450.1 km
Duration: 22h 58m

What companies run services between Quilpie, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Quilpie to Kempsey via Charleville station, Charleville, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 26h 40m.

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