There are 6 ways to get from Rouse Hill to Kempsey by train, bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 5m$42–203Bus via Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
cheapest- Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3101 / ...
9h 2m$39–62Bus
- Take the bus from Hornsby to Kempseybus Pm12
8h 54m$63–96Drive 419.8 km
- Drive from Rouse Hill to Kempseycar 419.8 km
4h 36m$76–109Subway, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the subway from Rouse Hill Station to Central Stationsubway
- 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
4h 52m$191–344Subway, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Take the subway from Rouse Hill Station to Central Stationsubway
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
6h 53m$238–572
Rouse Hill to Kempsey by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rouse Hill to Kempsey is to bus via Kempsey Station, Coach Stop which costs $35 - $65 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Rouse Hill to Kempsey is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Rouse Hill to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Aberdour Av After Trumble Pl and arriving at Kempsey via Hornsby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Rouse Hill station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Rouse Hill Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Epping Station and Hornsby Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Rouse Hill and Kempsey is 500 km. The road distance is 419.8 km.
The best way to get from Rouse Hill to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $40 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Rouse Hill to Kempsey, including transfers.
Rouse Hill to Kempsey bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hornsby station.
Rouse Hill to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from Rouse Hill to Kempsey is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs $40 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Rouse Hill, NSW, Australia and Kempsey, 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, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hornsby to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- 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
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- 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
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Subway from Rouse Hill Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/metro
- Website
- https://www.sydneymetro.info/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMzD2BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQcDVFZlVYRXNaSmhTQWZXAR4VOpm6AMQJpcmNCYw9KWQW8rET849Zl_5nmL99WKNyreViTqVV7A40r0Q_Aw_aem_olOo7A2INBtYgXJs2y8vDA
- Adult Fare
- $5–8
Subway from Rouse Hill Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/metro
- Website
- https://www.sydneymetro.info/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMzD2BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQcDVFZlVYRXNaSmhTQWZXAR4VOpm6AMQJpcmNCYw9KWQW8rET849Zl_5nmL99WKNyreViTqVV7A40r0Q_Aw_aem_olOo7A2INBtYgXJs2y8vDA
- Adult Fare
- $5–8
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Hornsby to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Rouse Hill to Kempsey bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Kempsey station.
Rouse Hill to Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rouse Hill to Kempsey is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Rouse Hill to Kempsey.
There are 172+ hotels available in Kempsey.









