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How to get fromBallina to Kempseyby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballina to Kempsey by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Stationbus bus Dt19
    2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    5h 25m
    $103–252

  2. Bus, train via Grafton

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus bus 144
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    6h 56m
    $39–199

  3. Drive 312.4 km

    1. Drive from Ballina to Kempseycar car 312.4 km
    3h 23m
    $56–81

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane BNK - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    6h 23m
    $478–710

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballina Service Center to Kempseybus bus Au001
    5h 55m
    $45–70

Ballina to Kempsey by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ballina to Kempsey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Ballina, NSW, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Ballina Service Center to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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