There are 4 ways to get from Blacksmiths to Kempsey by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Charlestown to Kempseybus Pm12
6h 22m$55–81Train
cheapest- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
6h 48m$35–182Drive 296.1 km
- Drive from Blacksmiths to Kempseycar 296.1 km
3h 18m$53–77Bus via Newcastle Art Gallery, Darby St
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Kempseybus Au001
7h 25m$41–67
Blacksmiths to Kempsey by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blacksmiths to Kempsey is to bus via Newcastle Art Gallery, Darby St which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Blacksmiths to Kempsey is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Blacksmiths to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Pacific Hwy Opp Maneela St and arriving at Kempsey via Charlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Blacksmiths station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadow Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Blacksmiths and Kempsey is 324 km. The road distance is 296.1 km.
The best way to get from Blacksmiths to Kempsey without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Blacksmiths to Kempsey, including transfers.
Blacksmiths to Kempsey bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Charlestown station.
Blacksmiths to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadow Station.
The best way to get from Blacksmiths to Kempsey is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $190 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Blacksmiths, NSW, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Charlestown to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–170 and the journey takes 4h 45m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $55–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Charlestown to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Blacksmiths to Kempsey bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Kempsey station.
Blacksmiths to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blacksmiths to Kempsey is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Blacksmiths to Kempsey.
There are 178+ hotels available in Kempsey.





