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

The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Sawtell is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Sawtell is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Kempsey and Sawtell?

No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey to Sawtell. However, there are services departing from Kempsey and arriving at Sawtell RSL, First Av via Park Av At Little St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Kempsey and Sawtell?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kempsey Station station and arriving at Sawtell Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Kempsey to Sawtell?

The distance between Kempsey and Sawtell is 97 km. The road distance is 103.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kempsey to Sawtell without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $12 - $140.

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

The train from Kempsey Station to Sawtell Station takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Sawtell bus from?

Kempsey to Sawtell bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Kempsey station.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Sawtell train from?

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

Train or bus from Kempsey to Sawtell?

The best way to get from Kempsey to Sawtell is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $12 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 390 bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Kempsey to Sawtell bus arrive?

Kempsey to Sawtell bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.

Where does the Kempsey to Sawtell train arrive?

Kempsey to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Sawtell Station.

Can I drive from Kempsey to Sawtell?

Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Sawtell is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Kempsey to Sawtell.

Where can I stay near Sawtell?

There are 490+ hotels available in Sawtell.

Kempsey to Sawtell - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 390 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kempsey to Sawtell by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Sawtell Stationtrain 31 / ...
1h 22m
$12–140
Bus, line 390 bus
1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Coffs Harbourbus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Park Av At Little St to Sawtell RSL, First Avbus 390 / ...
2h 27m
$32–45
Drive 103.3 km
1. Drive from Kempsey to Sawtellcar 103.3 km
1h 10m
$19–27

Kempsey to Sawtell by train

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.2 km
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Kempsey Station to Sawtell Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–140 and the journey takes 1h 22m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempsey to Sawtell RSL, First Av via Coffs Harbour and Park Av At Little St in around 2h 27m.

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