There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to West Kempsey by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 56m$38–192Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kempseybus Pm12
8h 44m$73–101Drive 419 km
- Drive from Sydney to West Kempseycar 419 km
4h 35m$91–131Fly 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 19m$209–416Bus via Kempsey
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus Au001
9h 6m$69–101Fly 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$243–584
Sydney to West Kempsey by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to West Kempsey is to train which costs $35 - $200 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to West Kempsey is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $90 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to West Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at North St Opp Milton Barnett St via First Lane At Smith St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
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 506 km. The road distance is 419 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to West Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs $35 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Sydney to West Kempsey, including transfers.
Sydney to West Kempsey bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
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 train which takes 7h 56m and costs $35 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and West Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
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. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–380
- 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
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- 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
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to West Kempsey bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Kempsey station.
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 186+ hotels available in West Kempsey.
















