There are 7 ways to get from Coolum Beach to Kempsey by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
10h 13m$125–673Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
11h 19m$76–242Bus via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Au001
14h 16m$94–150Drive 604 km
- Drive from Coolum Beach to Kempseycar 604 km
6h 38m$130–188Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MCY - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
7h 11m$376–908Bus
- Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Pm11
14h 51m$112–172Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- 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
7h 20m$266–786
Coolum Beach to Kempsey by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Kempsey is to bus and train which costs $75 - $250 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Kempsey is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs $130 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolum Beach to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Kempsey via Noosa Junction Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Coolum Beach station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Kempsey Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
The distance between Coolum Beach and Kempsey is 615 km. The road distance is 604 km.
The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs $120 - $700.
It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Coolum Beach to Kempsey, including transfers.
Coolum Beach to Kempsey bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Coolum Beach to Kempsey train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Kempsey is to train which takes 10h 13m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 14h 16m.
What companies run services between Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Coolum Beach to Kempsey Station via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 10h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Coolum Beach to Kempsey via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, Noosa Junction Station, and Brisbane in around 14h 16m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–800
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- 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 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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Coolum Beach to Kempsey bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Kempsey is 1h ahead of Coolum Beach. It is currently 10:27 AM in Coolum Beach and 11:27 AM in Kempsey.
Coolum Beach to Kempsey train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolum Beach to Kempsey is 604 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Coolum Beach to Kempsey.
There are 188+ hotels available in Kempsey.



















