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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kempsey to Cairns

Composite routes from Kempsey to Cairns

Cheapest
26 h
Car
2202 km.
from $121
Other
8 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
1727 km.
from $298.32
33 h 21 min
1728 km.
from $2023.54
41 h 35 min
1728 km.
from $271.72
10 h 8 min
Train, Plane
1727 km.
from $400.74
43 h 40 min
1728 km.
from $311.96

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Kempsey Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$16.30
Train from Kempsey Station to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.70–$5.98
Bus from Kempsey West Public School, Marsh St to Macksville
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.12–$3.91

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Nambucca Heads to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.83–$103.26
Bus from Brisbane to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$402.17

Busways

Phone:
1300 692 929
Website:
busways.com.au/
Bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.24–$5.43

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Kempsey to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Port Macquarie to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$815.22
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$923.91

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Port Macquarie to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$532.61
Plane from Coffs Harbour Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$467.39

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Kempsey to Cairns is to bus which costs $152.17 - $228.26 and takes 41h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kempsey to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Kempsey to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $141.30 - $510.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Kempsey and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Kempsey to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Kempsey and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Kempsey station to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Kempsey Station and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 21m.

How far is it from Kempsey to Cairns?

The distance between Kempsey and Cairns is 1824 km. The road distance is 2264.8 km.

How do I travel from Kempsey to Cairns without a car?

The best way to get from Kempsey to Cairns without a car is to train which takes 33h 21m and costs $54.35 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Kempsey to Cairns?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Kempsey to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Cairns bus from?

Kempsey to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Kempsey station.

Where do I catch the Kempsey to Cairns train from?

Kempsey to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Kempsey Station.

Train or bus from Kempsey to Cairns?

The best way to get from Kempsey to Cairns is to train which takes 33h 21m and costs $54.35 - $4021.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $228.26 and takes 41h 35m.

Where does the Kempsey to Cairns bus arrive?

Kempsey to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Kempsey and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Kempsey. It is currently 13:56 in Kempsey and 12:56 in Cairns.

Where does the Kempsey to Cairns train arrive?

Kempsey to Cairns train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Kempsey to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Kempsey to Cairns is 2265 km. It takes approximately 26h 33m to drive from Kempsey to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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