There are 9 ways to get from Warrnambool to Kempsey by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
best- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MEL - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
9h 58m$333–749Train
cheapest- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 33 / ...
23h 32m$115–454Bus
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus
24h$129–366Drive 1,504.2 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Kempseycar 1,504.2 km
16h 6m$271–391Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane AVV - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
10h 14m$381–776Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MEL - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
10h 24m$300–807Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane AVV - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
12h 35m$398–934Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
13h 16m$165–545Train, bus
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus
25h 2m$200–334
Warrnambool to Kempsey by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Kempsey is to train which costs $110 - $460 and takes 23h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Kempsey is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 58m and costs $330 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.
No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Kempsey station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Kempsey Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Kempsey is 1344 km. The road distance is 1504.2 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Kempsey without a car is to train which takes 23h 32m and costs $110 - $460.
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Warrnambool to Kempsey, including transfers.
Warrnambool to Kempsey bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.
Warrnambool to Kempsey train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Kempsey is to train which takes 23h 32m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $370 and takes 24h.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Warrnambool Station to Kempsey Station via Southern Cross and Central Station in around 23h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 24h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–650
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–650
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie via Canberra, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–650
Flights from Avalon Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Avalon Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–550
Flights from Avalon Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–270
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie via Wagga Wagga, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,000
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
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
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
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–70
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- 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
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
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $55–80
- 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
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
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–26
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
- 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Warrnambool to Kempsey bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Warrnambool to Kempsey train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Kempsey is 1504 km. It takes approximately 16h 6m to drive from Warrnambool to Kempsey.
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