How to travel from Albany to Port Macquarie, Australia
The distance between Albany and Port Macquarie is around 3,990km (2,479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Albany to Port Macquarie by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Macquarie → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Port Macquarie (PQQ).
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time6h 20m
- Typical costA$685($460)
Regional Express
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Wauchope Station.
- Duration3 days 11h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,085($730)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Port Macquarie.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Distance4,091km (2,542 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Port Macquarie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Port Macquarie by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$455 ($305) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$685 ($460).
The distance between Albany and Port Macquarie is around 3,990km (2,479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,266km (2,029 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Albany and Port Macquarie by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 18h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$685 ($460).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$455 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Port Macquarie. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Port Macquarie (PQQ) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Port Macquarie. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 6h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Port Macquarie typically takes around 6h 20m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Port Macquarie (PQQ).
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 Albany and Port Macquarie. The distance is around 4,091km (2,542 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 18h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$685 ($460).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Port Macquarie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 6h 45m | A$685($460) | hourly | 3,990km (2,479 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 45m | A$455($305) | once daily | 4,006km (2,489 miles) |
| Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Bus | 9h 20m | A$625($420) | once daily | 4,481km (2,784 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NTL), Bus | 10h 50m | A$455($305) | once daily | 4,856km (3,017 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 11h | A$1,085($730) | once a week | 5,208km (3,236 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 18h | A$545($365) | on demand | 4,091km (2,542 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Port Macquarie
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
FlyPelican
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
TransWA
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Transport NSW
Airports near Port Macquarie
The following major airports near Port Macquarie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Port Macquarie
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 125km (77 miles) from Port Macquarie
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 322km (200 miles) from Port Macquarie