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

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There are 10 ways to get from Darwin to Kempsey by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane DRW - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    10h 57m
    $505–1,407

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DRW - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    15h 48m
    $326–943

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    4d 11h
    $2,575–14,130

  4. Drive  3,775.7 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Kempseycar car 3,775.7 km
    38h 57m
    $683–987

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane DRW - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    12h 53m
    $530–1,665

  6. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane DRW - NTL
    2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    16h 37m
    $435–1,184

  7. Fly to Armidale, bus, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane DRW - ARM
    2. Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Urunga Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    15h 33m
    $631–1,835

  8. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane DRW - BNE
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    15h 24m
    $384–1,116

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    4d 13h
    $4,776–16,159

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    5d 22h
    $3,931–11,204

Darwin to Kempsey by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,575Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,154.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Darwin to Kempsey Station via Darwin, Adelaide Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Central Station in around 5d 22h.

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