There are 6 ways to get from Central Station to Hat Head by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 45m$41–195Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
9h 42m$69–102Drive 448.8 km
- Drive from Central Station to Hat Headcar 448.8 km
4h 58m$96–138Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Vine St At Day Stbus
5h 50m$211–388Bus via First Lane At Smith St
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus Pm12
10h 17m$78–109Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
7h 38m$236–576
Central Station to Hat Head by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Hat Head is to train which costs $40 - $200 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Central Station to Hat Head is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Station station to Hat Head. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Vine St At Day St via Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Station station to Hat Head station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Central Station and Hat Head is 537 km. The road distance is 448.8 km.
The best way to get from Central Station to Hat Head without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $40 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Central Station to Hat Head, including transfers.
Central Station to Hat Head bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Central Station to Hat Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Central Station to Hat Head is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $40 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Hat Head, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–190 and the journey takes 7h 10m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 7h 47m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $75–85
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Vine St At Day St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Central Station to Hat Head bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Central Station to Hat Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Station to Hat Head is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Central Station to Hat Head.
There are 188+ hotels available in Hat Head.