There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Hat Head by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3105 / ...
8h 42m$38–55Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 45m$44–194Drive 447.6 km
- Drive from Sydney to Hat Headcar 447.6 km
4h 59m$81–117Fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- 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
6h 1m$187–346Bus via Belgrave St After Stuart St
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
9h 42m$66–108Fly 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
7h 49m$234–564
Sydney to Hat Head by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Hat Head is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Hat Head is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Hat Head. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Vine St At Day St via Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney 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 8h 45m.
The distance between Sydney and Hat Head is 482 km. The road distance is 447.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Hat Head without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Sydney to Hat Head, including transfers.
Sydney to Hat Head bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Hat Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Hat Head is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, 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
- $130–400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–270
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- 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
- 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 Central Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- 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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Sydney to Hat Head bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney to Hat Head train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Hat Head is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Sydney to Hat Head.
There are 172+ hotels available in Hat Head.