There are 6 ways to get from Sutherland 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 to Port Macquarie, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
4h 13m$170–384Bus via Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop151 / ...
9h 47m$35–55Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Station33 / ...
8h 49m$44–198Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to KempseyPm12
9h 9m$64–98Drive 440.9 km
- Drive from Sutherland to Kempsey440.9 km
4h 52m$87–125Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)SYD - CFS
- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Kempsey Station
6h 21m$215–656
Sutherland to Kempsey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sutherland to Kempsey is to bus via Kempsey Station, Coach Stop which costs $35 - $55 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sutherland to Kempsey is to fly and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $170 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Sutherland station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Sutherland Station, Flora St, Stand F and arriving at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Sutherland station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Sutherland Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Sutherland and Kempsey is 387 km. The road distance is 440.9 km.
The best way to get from Sutherland to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs $40 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Sutherland to Kempsey, including transfers.
Sutherland to Kempsey bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sutherland to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sutherland to Kempsey is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs $40 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Sutherland, NSW, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–190 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–300
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–90
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $21–28
- First
- $30–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Sutherland to Kempsey bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Sutherland to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sutherland to Kempsey is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Sutherland to Kempsey.
There are 173+ hotels available in Kempsey.












