There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Station33 / ...
8h 54m$45–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop151 / ...
9h 10m$40–56Drive 447.8 km
- Drive from Sydney to Kempsey (Region)447.8 km
5h 13m$88–127Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St to Mungay Creek Rd Before Dennis Rd
6h 35m$170–372Bus via First Lane At Smith St
- Take the bus from Central Station to KempseyPm12
10h 22m$68–98Fly 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
7h 58m$214–640
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Kempsey (Region). However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Mungay Creek Rd Before Dennis Rd via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Sydney and Kempsey (Region) is 536 km. The road distance is 447.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region), including transfers.
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
The best way to get from Sydney to Kempsey (Region) is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs $45 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 9h 10m.
Sydney to Kempsey (Region) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Kempsey (Region) is 448 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Sydney to Kempsey (Region).
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kempsey (Region), 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, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 7h 31m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- 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
- 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
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- 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/
Bus from Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St to Mungay Creek Rd Before Dennis Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- 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/
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