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How to get fromSouthport to Kempseyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southport to Kempsey by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 32
    9h 38m
    $36–192

  2. Bus via Surfers Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus bus Au001
    10h 16m
    $62–112

  3. Drive 421.1 km

    1. Drive from Southport to Kempseycar car 421.1 km
    4h 41m
    $76–109

  4. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane OOL - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    7h 14m
    $356–758

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southport to Kempseybus bus Pm11
    10h 25m
    $65–95

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    10h 39m
    $44–196

  7. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane BNE - PQQ
    3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    6h 7m
    $236–636

Southport to Kempsey by tram and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 1 to Kempsey Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 8h 6m.

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