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How to get fromKempsey to Bairnsdaleby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kempsey to Bairnsdale by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PQQ - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    10h 53m
    $333–749

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 635 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Bairnsdalebus bus
    19h 59m
    $75–282

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    18h 13m
    $80–158

  4. Drive 1,098 km

    1. Drive from Kempsey to Bairnsdalecar car 1,098 km
    12h 50m
    $197–285

  5. Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane PQQ - MIM
    3. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    11h 52m
    $399–585

  6. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CFS - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    11h 5m
    $291–800

  7. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NTL - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    14h 1m
    $171–552

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    23h 47m
    $115–451

  9. Bus via Bega

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Begabus bus Pm2
    3. Take the bus from Carp St/Church St to Bairnsdalebus bus
    24h 10m
    $126–207

Kempsey to Bairnsdale by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration19h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,353.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Bairnsdale via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, and Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave in around 18h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kempsey Station to Bairnsdale Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 23h 47m.

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