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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kempsey to Ballina by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus bus Dt18
    5h 20m
    $100–256

  2. Train, bus via Grafton

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Grafton Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar Stbus bus 143
    6h 44m
    $39–197

  3. Drive 312.6 km

    1. Drive from Kempsey to Ballinacar car 312.6 km
    3h 23m
    $56–81

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane PQQ - BNK
    6h 35m
    $477–711

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Ballinabus bus Pm12
    5h 35m
    $50–85

Kempsey to Ballina by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Ballina, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Kempsey to Ballina once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 5h 35m. FlixBus Australia also services this route once daily.

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