There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Hat Head National Park by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3105 / ...
9h 1m$38–55Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 11m$44–194Drive 453.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Smoky Cape Lighthousecar 453.3 km
4h 58m$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
5h 31m$186–334Bus via Kempsey
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
9h 57m$67–109Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train, line 348 bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane to South West Rocks Rd Before Plummers Lanebus
8h 8m$234–554
Sydney to Hat Head National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Hat Head National Park is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Hat Head National Park is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Hat Head National Park. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at South West Rocks Rd Before Plummers Lane via Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Hat Head National Park station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Sydney and Hat Head National Park is 481 km. The road distance is 453.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Hat Head National Park without a car is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Sydney to Hat Head National Park, including transfers.
Sydney to Hat Head National Park bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Hat Head National Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Hat Head National Park is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $200 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Hat Head National Park, 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
- $160–300
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
,_in_NSW_TrainLink_livery,_Irizar_i6_bodied_Scania_K310IB_at_Wagga_Wagga_Railway_Station.jpg "TrainLink Coach")
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John St
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane to South West Rocks Rd Before Plummers Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Sydney to Hat Head National Park bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney to Hat Head National Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Hat Head National Park is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Sydney to Hat Head National Park.
There are 175+ hotels available in Hat Head National Park.