What is the cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Smiths Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Smiths Lake is to bus which costs $18 - $27 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kempsey to Smiths Lake?

The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Smiths Lake is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Kempsey and Smiths Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey station to Smiths Lake. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop and arriving at The Lakes Way At Macwood Rd via Taree Station, Coach Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Kempsey to Smiths Lake?

The distance between Kempsey and Smiths Lake is 183 km. The road distance is 174.3 km.

How do I travel from Kempsey to Smiths Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Kempsey to Smiths Lake without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $18 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Kempsey to Smiths Lake?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Kempsey to Smiths Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Smiths Lake bus from?

Kempsey to Smiths Lake bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Kempsey to Smiths Lake bus arrive?

Kempsey to Smiths Lake bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Taree Station, Coach Stop.

Can I drive from Kempsey to Smiths Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Smiths Lake is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Kempsey to Smiths Lake.

Where can I stay near Smiths Lake?

There are 686+ hotels available in Smiths Lake.

Kempsey to Smiths Lake - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Taree Station, Coach Stopbus 3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to The Lakes Way At Macwood Rdbus 150 / ...
3h 34m
$18–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Taree Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to The Lakes Way At Macwood Rdbus 150 / ...
3h 51m
$22–147
Drive 174.3 km
1. Drive from Kempsey to Smiths Lakecar 174.3 km
2h 6m
$32–46

Kempsey to Smiths Lake by bus

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3h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 182.6 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Smiths Lake, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to The Lakes Way At Macwood Rd via Taree Station, Coach Stop in around 3h 34m.

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