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How to get fromKempsey to Townsvilleby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Kempsey to Townsville by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PQQ - TSV
    6h 48m
    $465–807

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    26h 39m
    $188–5,085

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    31h 39m
    $238–374

  4. Drive  1,824.2 km

    1. Drive from Kempsey to Townsvillecar car 1,824.2 km
    20h 56m
    $335–484

  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 Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CFS - TSV
    7h 30m
    $451–1,064

  6. Bus via Kempsey

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus Cairns / ...
    36h 25m
    $314–716

Kempsey to Townsville by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration26h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,533.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Kempsey Station to Townsville via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 26h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Townsville via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 31h 39m.

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