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

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

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  1. Bus to Port Macquarie, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane PQQ - DRW
    9h 59m
    $690–1,252

  2. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CFS - DRW
    10h 56m
    $428–1,403

  3. Bus, train via Alice Springs

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    3d 7h
    $866–5,655

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3d 17h
    $3,303–7,537

  5. Drive 3,775.9 km

    1. Drive from Kempsey to Darwincar car 3,775.9 km
    38h 55m
    $678–980

Kempsey to Darwin by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$866Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,148.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Kempsey to Darwin. However, you can take the bus to Port Macquarie Airport, walk to Port Macquarie (PQQ) airport, fly to Darwin International Airport (DRW), then take the taxi to Darwin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Darwin via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Strathfield Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 3d 7h.

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