There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to West Kempsey by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St
best- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus 3105 / ...
7h 41m$36–53Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 56m$38–192Drive 419 km
- Drive from Sydney to West Kempseycar 419 km
4h 35m$77–110Fly 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 22m$199–316Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
8h 50m$65–97Fly 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 53m$233–574
Sydney to West Kempsey by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to West Kempsey is to bus via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to West Kempsey is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to West Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at St Paul's College, School Grounds via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to West Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Sydney and West Kempsey is 446 km. The road distance is 419 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to West Kempsey without a car is to bus via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St which takes 7h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Sydney to West Kempsey, including transfers.
Sydney to West Kempsey bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to West Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to West Kempsey is to bus via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St which takes 7h 41m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $200 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and West 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 $45–190 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
- $180–400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–460
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- 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
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $75–85
- Sleeper
- $170–190
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- 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
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- 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
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to West Kempsey bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.
Sydney to West Kempsey train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kempsey Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to West Kempsey is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Sydney to West Kempsey.
There are 185+ hotels available in West Kempsey.









