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How to get fromWollongong to Kempseyby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Wollongong to Kempsey by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane SYD - PQQ
    3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    4h 59m
    $202–329

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    9h 36m
    $42–200

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus bus 3105 / ...
    9h 57m
    $55–85

  4. Drive  489.8 km

    1. Drive from Wollongong to Kempseycar car 489.8 km
    5h 29m
    $89–128

  5. Train, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    7h
    $237–577

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus bus Au001
    10h 13m
    $67–105

Wollongong to Kempsey by train

Calendar41Weekly Trains
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Kempsey Station via Central Station in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong to Kempsey Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 9h 57m.

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