There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Port Macquarie, 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
- Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Vine St At Day Stbus
4h 38m$168–303Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3105 / ...
9h 48m$35–59Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 58m$45–199Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Hat Head457 km
5h 7mDrive 457 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Headcar 457 km
5h 7m$81–117Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
6h 26m$217–527Bus via Belgrave St After Stuart St
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
10h 55m$82–139
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head is to fly and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $160 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Vine St At Day St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Hat Head station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Hat Head is 405 km. The road distance is 457 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head without a car is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $200 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Hat Head, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Kempsey Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–190 and the journey takes 7h 10m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–290
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $65–90
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $19–25
- First
- $27–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $50–80
- First Class
- $75–110
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Vine St At Day St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Hat Head
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head is 457 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Hat Head.
There are 175+ hotels available in Hat Head.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Hat Head. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











