What is the cheapest way to get from Maitland to Kempsey?

The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Kempsey is to train which costs $25 - $170 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maitland to Kempsey?

The fastest way to get from Maitland to Kempsey is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Maitland and Kempsey?

No, there is no direct bus from Maitland to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Hexham and arriving at Kempsey via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Maitland and Kempsey?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maitland Station station and arriving at Kempsey Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Maitland to Kempsey?

The distance between Maitland and Kempsey is 311 km. The road distance is 275.6 km.

How do I travel from Maitland to Kempsey without a car?

The best way to get from Maitland to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $25 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Maitland to Kempsey?

The train from Maitland Station to Kempsey Station takes 4h 23m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Kempsey bus from?

Maitland to Kempsey bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hexham station.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Kempsey train from?

Maitland to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.

Train or bus from Maitland to Kempsey?

The best way to get from Maitland to Kempsey is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $25 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Maitland to Kempsey bus arrive?

Maitland to Kempsey bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Kempsey station.

Where does the Maitland to Kempsey train arrive?

Maitland to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.

Can I drive from Maitland to Kempsey?

Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Kempsey is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Maitland to Kempsey.

Where can I stay near Kempsey?

There are 173+ hotels available in Kempsey.

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Maitland to Kempsey by train

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Distance: 311.3 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Maitland, NSW, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Maitland Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–170 and the journey takes 4h 23m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hexham to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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