What is the cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Helensvale?

The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Helensvale is to bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park which costs $60 - $95 and takes 9h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kempsey to Helensvale?

The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Helensvale is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Kempsey and Helensvale?

No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey to Helensvale. However, there are services departing from Kempsey and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and Sea World. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Kempsey and Helensvale?

No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Helensvale station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Kempsey to Helensvale?

The distance between Kempsey and Helensvale is 553 km. The road distance is 431.9 km.

How do I travel from Kempsey to Helensvale without a car?

The best way to get from Kempsey to Helensvale without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $45 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Kempsey to Helensvale?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Kempsey to Helensvale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Helensvale bus from?

Kempsey to Helensvale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Kempsey station.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Helensvale train from?

Kempsey to Helensvale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.

Train or bus from Kempsey to Helensvale?

The best way to get from Kempsey to Helensvale is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs $45 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Kempsey to Helensvale bus arrive?

Kempsey to Helensvale bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

What is the time difference between Kempsey and Helensvale?

Helensvale is 1h behind Kempsey. It is currently 11:33 AM in Kempsey and 10:33 AM in Helensvale.

Where does the Kempsey to Helensvale train arrive?

Kempsey to Helensvale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Kempsey to Helensvale?

Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Helensvale is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Kempsey to Helensvale.

Where can I stay near Helensvale?

There are 2449+ hotels available in Helensvale.

Kempsey to Helensvale - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kempsey to Helensvale by train, bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
8h 16m
$49–186
Bus via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park
1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
9h 11m
$63–93
Drive 431.9 km
1. Drive from Kempsey to Helensvalecar 431.9 km
4h 37m
$79–114
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PQQ - OOL
6h 5m
$407–859
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Southportbus Pm12
10h 27m
$76–105
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
4h 46m
$255–735
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 18m
$341–892

Kempsey to Helensvale by train

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Distance: 553.2 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Helensvale, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Kempsey Station to Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Kempsey to Surfers Paradise once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 8h 6m.

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