There are 8 ways to get from Kempsey to North Mackay by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Mackay
best- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Mackay (MKY)plane PQQ - MKY
8h 4m$285–1,007Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
21h 31m$167–3,820Train, bus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sarinabus Townsville / ...
26h 15m$189–525Drive 1,442.9 km
- Drive from Kempsey to North Mackaycar 1,442.9 km
16h 29m$260–375Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Mackay
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Mackay (MKY)plane CFS - MKY
9h 1m$513–908Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane PQQ - PPP
- Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain
11h 42m$544–1,552Bus via Sarina
- Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sarinabus Townsville / ...
26h 46m$188–394Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
27h 26m$242–403
Kempsey to North Mackay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to North Mackay is to bus via Sarina which costs $180 - $400 and takes 26h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kempsey to North Mackay is to bus and fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $280 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey station to North Mackay. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Grendon St at Ernest Street via Brisbane, Broad St at Johnston Street and Caneland station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to North Mackay. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Mackay via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.
The distance between Kempsey and North Mackay is 1257 km. The road distance is 1442.9 km.
The best way to get from Kempsey to North Mackay without a car is to train which takes 21h 31m and costs $160 - $3,900.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Kempsey to North Mackay, including transfers.
Kempsey to North Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Kempsey to North Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from Kempsey to North Mackay is to train which takes 21h 31m and costs $160 - $3,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Sarina, which costs $180 - $400 and takes 26h 46m.
What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and North Mackay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Kempsey Station to North Mackay via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Mackay in around 21h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Grendon St at Ernest Street via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane, Sarina, Broad St at Johnston Street, and Caneland station, stop A in around 26h 46m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
Flights from Port Macquarie to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Mackay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
Flights from Port Macquarie to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Port Macquarie to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–900
Flights from Port Macquarie to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
- 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
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,519
- 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
- $100–140
- AChoice
- $170–230
- Gold Class
- $2,810
- Heritage Class
- $3,519
Train from Proserpine to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–453
- 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
- $24–45
- AChoice
- $22–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- 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
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
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–220
- Advantage
- $180–280
- Flexible
- $230–340
Bus from Brisbane to Sarina
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $150–220
- Advantage
- $180–280
- Flexible
- $230–340
- 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 Kempsey to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–260
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Kempsey to North Mackay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Kempsey to North Mackay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to North Mackay is 1443 km. It takes approximately 16h 29m to drive from Kempsey to North Mackay.
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