There are 6 ways to get from Maroochydore to Kempsey by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
9h 43m$67–239Bus
- Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Au001
12h 26m$92–159Drive 589.8 km
- Drive from Maroochydore to Kempseycar 589.8 km
6h 27m$105–151Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MCY - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
6h 33m$456–758Bus via Kempsey
- Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Pm11
14h 10m$112–169Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
7h 2m$234–682
Maroochydore to Kempsey by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore to Kempsey is to bus and train which costs $65 - $240 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Maroochydore to Kempsey is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Maroochydore to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore and arriving at Kempsey via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
The distance between Maroochydore and Kempsey is 585 km. The road distance is 589.8 km.
The best way to get from Maroochydore to Kempsey without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 43m and costs $65 - $240.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Maroochydore to Kempsey, including transfers.
Maroochydore to Kempsey bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maroochydore station.
Maroochydore to Kempsey bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore to Kempsey is 590 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Maroochydore to Kempsey.
Book your Maroochydore to Kempsey bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Maroochydore, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Maroochydore to Kempsey via Brisbane in around 12h 26m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–700
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–900
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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