What is the cheapest way to get from West Kempsey to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from West Kempsey to Melbourne is to bus via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St which costs $90 - $150 and takes 21h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Kempsey to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from West Kempsey to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $380 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between West Kempsey and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from West Kempsey to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from St Paul's College, School Grounds and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Kempsey Station, Coach Stop and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

Is there a direct train between West Kempsey and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from West Kempsey station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

How far is it from West Kempsey to Melbourne?

The distance between West Kempsey and Melbourne is 1082 km. The road distance is 1257.6 km.

How do I travel from West Kempsey to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from West Kempsey to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 19h 45m and costs $110 - $440.

How long does it take to get from West Kempsey to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from West Kempsey to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Kempsey to Melbourne bus from?

West Kempsey to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the West Kempsey to Melbourne train from?

West Kempsey to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Kempsey Station.

Train or bus from West Kempsey to Melbourne?

The best way to get from West Kempsey to Melbourne is to train which takes 19h 45m and costs $110 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 21h 5m.

Where does the West Kempsey to Melbourne bus arrive?

West Kempsey to Melbourne bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the West Kempsey to Melbourne train arrive?

West Kempsey to Melbourne train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from West Kempsey to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between West Kempsey to Melbourne is 1258 km. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from West Kempsey to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5353+ hotels available in Melbourne.

West Kempsey to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from West Kempsey to Melbourne by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PQQ - MEL
7h 8m
$386–740
Bus via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus 6107 / ...
21h 5m
$92–145
Train
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
19h 45m
$118–435
Drive 1,257.6 km
1. Drive from West Kempsey to Melbournecar 1,257.6 km
13h 21m
$227–328
Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain
2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CFS - MEL
7h 25m
$330–799
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane PQQ - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
9h 6m
$330–874
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
10h 11m
$175–597
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Paul's College, School Grounds to Belgrave St After Stuart Stbus 353 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
22h 49m
$196–314

West Kempsey to Melbourne by bus and train

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Distance: 1,081.6 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between West Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Leith St At Cochrane St to Southern Cross via Sea St At Kemp St, Kempsey Station, and Central Station in around 19h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's College, School Grounds to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 21h 5m.

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