There are 5 ways to get from North Sydney to Crescent Head by plane, bus, 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.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
5h 31m$189–340Bus via Sea St At Kemp St
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3105 / ...
10h 22m$40–66Train
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
10h 20m$46–208Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
10h 21m$66–120Drive 428.4 km
- Drive from North Sydney to Crescent Headcar 428.4 km
4h 42m$77–111
North Sydney to Crescent Head by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Crescent Head is to bus via Sea St At Kemp St which costs $40 - $70 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from North Sydney to Crescent Head is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from North Sydney station to Crescent Head. However, there are services departing from Sydney Central Station and arriving at Crescent Head Country Club, Rankine St via Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from North Sydney station to Crescent Head station. However, there are services departing from North Sydney Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Hornsby Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between North Sydney and Crescent Head is 403 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Crescent Head without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $45 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from North Sydney to Crescent Head, including transfers.
North Sydney to Crescent Head bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
North Sydney to Crescent Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from North Sydney to Crescent Head is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between North Sydney, NSW, Australia and Crescent Head, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Hornsby Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–190 and the journey takes 6h 31m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 7h 47m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–380
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–280
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hornsby Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hornsby Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $70–110
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
North Sydney to Crescent Head bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
North Sydney to Crescent Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Sydney to Crescent Head is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from North Sydney to Crescent Head.
There are 171+ hotels available in Crescent Head.








