There are 7 ways to get from Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
9h 29m$109–655Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
11h 10m$67–96Drive 604.5 km
- Drive from Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 604.5 km
6h 39m$109–158Bus, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PQQ - MCY
6h 3m$366–857Train, bus
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay / ...
10h 45m$80–237Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
13h 31m$91–135Bus, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 51m$257–735
Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $360 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey station to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop and arriving at South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr via Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Kempsey and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 610 km. The road distance is 604.5 km.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs $100 - $700.
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 11h 10m.
What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Kempsey Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 11h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–950
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–950
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $70–85
- Sleeper
- $170–190
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $70–85
- Sleeper
- $170–190
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Kempsey to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1h behind Kempsey. It is currently 1:18 AM in Kempsey and 12:18 AM in Sunshine Coast (Region).
Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 605 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Kempsey to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 1858+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).




















