There are 6 ways to get from Kempsey to Nowra by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
10h 37m$53–228Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
- Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
11h 33m$80–134Drive 563.2 km
- Drive from Kempsey to Nowracar 563.2 km
6h 25m$102–148Bus to Port Macquarie, fly, train
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PQQ - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
6h 44m$212–360Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3406 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Nowrabus Pm2
12h$64–98Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain
8h 36m$248–608
Kempsey to Nowra by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Nowra is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Nowra is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey station to Nowra. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Nowra via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Nowra station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Bomaderry Station via Central Station and Kiama Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Kempsey and Nowra is 660 km. The road distance is 563.2 km.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Nowra without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $50 - $230.
It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Kempsey to Nowra, including transfers.
Kempsey to Nowra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Kempsey to Nowra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Nowra is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs $50 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Nowra, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Kempsey Station to Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 1 via Central Station, Kiama Station, Bomaderry Station, and Bomaderry Station in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Nowra via Central Station in around 12h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–450
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Kempsey Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $75–85
- Sleeper
- $170–190
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Kempsey Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Nowra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Kempsey to Nowra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Kempsey to Nowra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Nowra is 563 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Kempsey to Nowra.
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