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There are 7 ways to get from Nowra to Kempsey by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kiama 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
    7h 5m
    $222–454

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    11h 55m
    $52–214

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nowra to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus bus Au001
    11h 57m
    $100–148

  4. Drive  564.1 km

    1. Drive from Nowra to Kempseycar car 564.1 km
    6h 22m
    $117–169

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kiama 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
    9h 6m
    $257–602

  6. Bus, train, bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Port Macquarie

    1. Take the bus from Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Goulburn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Av Lowerbus bus
    4. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane CBR - PQQ
    5. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    10h 31m
    $527–970

  7. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Fassifern Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the train from Fassifern Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    12h 11m
    $54–216

Nowra to Kempsey by bus and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Nowra Post Office, Berry St to Kempsey Station via Bomaderry Station, Bomaderry Station, Kiama Station, and Central Station in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nowra to Kempsey via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 11h 57m.

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