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How to get fromKempsey to Sydney CBDby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kempsey to Sydney CBD by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Port Macquarie, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PQQ - SYD
    3h 17m
    $179–287

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3406 / ...
    6h 54m
    $36–51

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    6h 57m
    $39–194

  4. Drive  416.8 km

    1. Drive from Kempsey to Sydney CBDcar car 416.8 km
    4h 33m
    $77–111

  5. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    5h 14m
    $215–524

  6. Bus via Kempsey

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    7h 53m
    $63–97

Kempsey to Sydney CBD by bus

Calendar48Weekly Buses
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Kempsey Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–190 and the journey takes 6h 52m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.

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