There are 6 ways to get from Kempsey to Sydney CBD by bus, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly
best- 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
3h 22m$179–366Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
7h 6m$39–194Bus via Chatswood Station, Stand B
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Chatswoodbus Pm11
7h 20m$71–98Drive 416.8 km
- Drive from Kempsey to Sydney CBDcar 416.8 km
4h 33m$88–127Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
5h 14m$215–554Bus
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
7h 53m$67–100
Kempsey to Sydney CBD by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Sydney CBD is to train which costs $35 - $200 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Sydney CBD is to bus and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $170 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey to Sydney CBD. However, there are services departing from Kempsey and arriving at Lang Park, York St via Chatswood Station, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Wynyard Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Kempsey and Sydney CBD is 382 km. The road distance is 416.8 km.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Sydney CBD without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $35 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Kempsey to Sydney CBD, including transfers.
Kempsey to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Kempsey station.
Kempsey to Sydney CBD train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.
The best way to get from Kempsey to Sydney CBD is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $35 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Chatswood Station, Stand B, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Kempsey Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–190 and the journey takes 7h 1m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Kempsey to Chatswood once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Kempsey Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- 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 29m
- 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
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airport
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Kempsey to Chatswood
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- 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
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Kempsey to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Chatswood station.
Kempsey to Sydney CBD train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Sydney CBD is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Kempsey to Sydney CBD.
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