There are 8 ways to get from Tewantin to Kempsey by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cooroy to Roma Streettrain Tilt Train / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
11h 22m$46–680Bus via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Au001
14h 7m$88–138Drive 621.8 km
- Drive from Tewantin to Kempseycar 621.8 km
6h 51m$113–164Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction station, stop B to Sunshine Coast Airportbus
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MCY - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
8h 28m$366–858Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tewantin Central to Nambour stationbus 631
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
11h 33m$46–580Bus
- Take the bus from Tewantin Primary School to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Pm11
15h$112–164Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Port Macquarie
- Take the bus from Tewantin Central to Nambour stationbus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
7h 51m$246–734Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tewantin Central to Nambour stationbus
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
9h 32m$340–842
Tewantin to Kempsey by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tewantin to Kempsey is to bus and train which costs $45 - $600 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Tewantin to Kempsey is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Tewantin to Kempsey. However, there are services departing from Tewantin Central and arriving at Kempsey via Noosa Junction Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Tewantin to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Cooroy and arriving at Kempsey Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Tewantin and Kempsey is 631 km. The road distance is 621.8 km.
The best way to get from Tewantin to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Tewantin to Kempsey, including transfers.
Tewantin to Kempsey bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Tewantin to Kempsey train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cooroy station.
The best way to get from Tewantin to Kempsey is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 14h 7m.
What companies run services between Tewantin, QLD, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Tewantin Central to Kempsey Station via Maple St at Victory Lane, Cooroy, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tewantin Central to Kempsey via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, Noosa Junction Station, and Brisbane in around 14h 7m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–900
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–650
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cooroy to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–490
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $25–45
- AChoice
- $24–35
- Gold Class
- $391
- Heritage Class
- $490
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Tewantin to Kempsey bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Tewantin to Kempsey train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tewantin to Kempsey is 622 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Tewantin to Kempsey.
There are 163+ hotels available in Kempsey.






