How to travel from Adelaide to Port Macquarie, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Port Macquarie is around 1,734km (1,078 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 18h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Adelaide to Port Macquarie by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Albury then Sydney and then to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$310($210)
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Drive

Drive to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Distance1,734km (1,078 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Port Macquarie

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Port Macquarie by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 18h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$230 ($155).

The distance between Adelaide and Port Macquarie is around 1,734km (1,078 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,386km (861 miles)

It takes around 1 day 3h to get from Adelaide and Port Macquarie by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Port Macquarie is to drive which takes around 18h 35m and will set you back approx A$230 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you drive to Port Macquarie. instead which will take 18h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Port Macquarie. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Port Macquarie. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

V-Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Adelaide and Port Macquarie. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Port Macquarie. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then Sydney and then to Port Macquarie. instead which will take 1 day 3h.

The closest major airport to Port Macquarie is Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Port Macquarie. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Port Macquarie. The distance is around 1,734km (1,078 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Port Macquarie is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 3h and will usually cost around A$310 ($210).

How do I get from Adelaide to Port Macquarie

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Port Macquarie

Transport options from Adelaide to Port Macquarie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 3h
A$310($210)
once daily1,951km (1,213 miles)
Drive
18h 35m
A$230($155)
on demand1,734km (1,078 miles)

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Airports near Port Macquarie

The following major airports near Port Macquarie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Port Macquarie
CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (77 miles) from Port Macquarie
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
322km (200 miles) from Port Macquarie