There are 7 ways to get from Coolum Beach to Kempsey by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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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$100–656Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3204 / ...
11h 51m$62–96Drive 604 km
- Drive from Coolum Beach to Kempseycar 604 km
6h 38m$109–157Fly 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
6h 40m$466–808Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
11h 19m$62–232Bus via Kempsey
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Au001
14h 2m$84–154Train 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 23m$234–684
Coolum Beach to Kempsey by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Kempsey is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Kempsey is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolum Beach to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
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 $100 - $700.
It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Coolum Beach to Kempsey, including transfers.
Coolum Beach to Kempsey bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba 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 $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 11h 51m.
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 Station, Coach Stop via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 11h 51m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–800
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 Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–850
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- 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 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
- 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
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 Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Coolum Beach to Kempsey bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
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.
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