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How to get fromSydney CBD to Kempseyby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Kempsey by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane SYD - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    4h 6m
    $183–329

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3105 / ...
    8h 2m
    $33–55

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    8h 16m
    $43–197

  4. Drive 418.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Kempseycar car 418.7 km
    4h 36m
    $76–109

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    2. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    6h 7m
    $230–557

  6. Bus via Kempsey

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus bus Au001
    8h 53m
    $63–117

Sydney CBD to Kempsey by subway and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Kempsey, 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.

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