There are 7 ways to get from Burleigh Heads to Kempsey by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bilinga to Kempseybus Au001
9h 14m$60–100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
10h 24m$36–192Drive 404.8 km
- Drive from Burleigh Heads to Kempseycar 404.8 km
4h 20m$73–106Fly from Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane OOL - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
6h 24m$366–758Bus via Grafton
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Graftonbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3204 / ...
11h 43m$68–120Bus, train
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Grafton City Southbus Pm11
- Take the train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
12h 5m$66–216Tram, train to Brisbane Airport, fly, bus
- Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- 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
6h 53m$236–686
Burleigh Heads to Kempsey by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Kempsey is to train which costs $35 - $200 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Kempsey is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Burleigh Heads station to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Burleigh Heads station, stop B and arriving at Kempsey via Bilinga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Burleigh Heads station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 and arriving at Kempsey Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
The distance between Burleigh Heads and Kempsey is 437 km. The road distance is 404.8 km.
The best way to get from Burleigh Heads to Kempsey without a car is to bus which takes 9h 14m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Burleigh Heads to Kempsey, including transfers.
Burleigh Heads to Kempsey bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bilinga station.
Burleigh Heads to Kempsey train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Burleigh Heads to Kempsey is to bus which takes 9h 14m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $200 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Bilinga to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Kempsey Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- 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 Grafton Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $27–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $27–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Bilinga to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- 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
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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Bilinga to Grafton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $65–95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Burleigh Heads to Grafton City South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Burleigh Heads to Kempsey bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Burleigh Heads to Kempsey train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burleigh Heads to Kempsey is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Burleigh Heads to Kempsey.
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