There are 7 ways to get from Sunshine Coast 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$62–231Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
10h 58m$36–580Bus
- Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3204 / ...
10h 15m$62–96Drive 590.3 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast to Kempseycar 590.3 km
6h 27m$106–153Fly 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$466–808Bus via Kempsey
- Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Au001
12h 34m$99–163Train 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 4m$234–632
Sunshine Coast to Kempsey by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Kempsey is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Kempsey is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore and arriving at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Kempsey Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast and Kempsey is 585 km. The road distance is 590.3 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Kempsey without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 43m and costs $60 - $240.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Sunshine Coast to Kempsey, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast to Kempsey bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maroochydore station.
Sunshine Coast to Kempsey train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Kempsey is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $600 and takes 10h 58m.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Maroochydore to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Brisbane and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maroochydore Rd at Maroochydore High to Kempsey Station via Nambour station, Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 10h 58m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
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 to Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–800
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
- 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
- $240–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $29–45
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $28–45
Bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $29–45
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $28–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- 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
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
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sunshine Coast to Kempsey bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sunshine Coast to Kempsey train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast to Kempsey is 590 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Sunshine Coast to Kempsey.
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