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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Kempsey by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane CNS - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    7h 38m
    $434–1,075

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 32
    33h 18m
    $219–6,361

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus bus Au001
    39h 21m
    $328–494

  4. Drive  2,167.4 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Kempseycar car 2,167.4 km
    25h 4m
    $392–567

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CNS - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    9h 49m
    $531–1,048

  6. Bus via Kempsey

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus bus Pm11
    41h 30m
    $329–464

Cairns to Kempsey by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration33h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,824 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Kempsey Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 33h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns to Kempsey via Brisbane in around 39h 21m.

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