There are 6 ways to get from Kempsey to Hervey Bay by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane PQQ - HVB
6h 5m$545–862Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus Au050-1 / ...
14h 35m$84–140Train
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
12h 26m$149–1,370Drive 771.1 km
- Drive from Kempsey to Hervey Baycar 771.1 km
8h 24m$139–200Train, bus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Maryboroughbus Townsville / ...
14h 46m$90–286Bus via Kempsey
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maryboroughbus Pm16
18h 47m$126–181
Kempsey to Hervey Bay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Hervey Bay is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 14h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Hervey Bay is to bus and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $500 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey station to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Station Square Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Howard via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
The distance between Kempsey and Hervey Bay is 744 km. The road distance is 771.1 km.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Hervey Bay without a car is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs $140 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Kempsey to Hervey Bay, including transfers.
Kempsey to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Kempsey to Hervey Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Hervey Bay is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs $140 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 14h 35m.
What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Kempsey Station to Hervey Bay via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Howard in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Station Square Shopping Centre in around 14h 35m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–800
Flights from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,056
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $843
- Heritage Class
- $1,056
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Kempsey to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Kempsey to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Kempsey to Hervey Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Hervey Bay is 771 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Kempsey to Hervey Bay.
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