There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Crescent Head by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
9h 11m$55–196Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Au001
11h 6m$67–107Drive 507.4 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Crescent Headcar 507.4 km
5h 34m$91–131Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
5h 43m$237–688Bus via Macksville
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Macksvillebus Pm11
- Take the bus from Winifred St At Cooper St to Smith St After Savages Lanebus 468
14h 1m$85–120Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
8h 12m$336–852
Brisbane to Crescent Head by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Crescent Head is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Crescent Head is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $90 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Crescent Head. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Crescent Head Country Club, Rankine St via Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Crescent Head station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Brisbane and Crescent Head is 507 km. The road distance is 507.4 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Crescent Head without a car is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs $55 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Brisbane to Crescent Head, including transfers.
Brisbane to Crescent Head bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Brisbane to Crescent Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Crescent Head is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs $55 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h 6m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Crescent Head, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–190 and the journey takes 6h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 9h 41m.
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–480
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–480
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $70–85
- Sleeper
- $170–190
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane to Crescent Head bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Brisbane to Crescent Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Crescent Head is 507 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Brisbane to Crescent Head.
There are 173+ hotels available in Crescent Head.






