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$46–196Bus via Sea St At Kemp St
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3204 / ...
9h 43m$45–65Drive 507.4 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Crescent Headcar 507.4 km
5h 34m$92–133Fly 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$236–636Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Au001
11h 6m$74–122Fly 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 13m$347–850
Brisbane to Crescent Head by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Crescent Head is to bus via Sea St At Kemp St which costs $45 - $65 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Crescent Head is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane station to Crescent Head. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station, Stand F and arriving at Crescent Head Country Club, Rankine St via Sea St At Kemp St and Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
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 $45 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Brisbane to Crescent Head, including transfers.
Brisbane to Crescent Head bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.
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 $45 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Sea St At Kemp St, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 9h 43m.
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 $35–190 and the journey takes 6h 58m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- 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
- $270–400
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–400
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane to Crescent Head bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
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 168+ hotels available in Crescent Head.









