How to travel from Albury to Port Fairy, Australia

The distance between Albury and Port Fairy is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Albury to Port Fairy by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$295($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Melbourne then Geelong Station and then to Warrnambool Station.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($71)
Operated by

V-Line

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Drive

Drive to Port Fairy.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance599km (372 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Port Fairy

There are several options for getting from Albury to Port Fairy by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($71) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$295 ($200).

The distance between Albury and Port Fairy is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Albury and Port Fairy by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$295 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Melbourne, Geelong Station and Warrnambool Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Greyhound Australia, V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Albury and Port Fairy. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albury to Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Port Fairy is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) (MGB) which is approximately 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Albury and Port Fairy. The distance is around 599km (372 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Port Fairy is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around A$105 ($71).

How do I get from Albury to Port Fairy

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Port Fairy

Transport options from Albury to Port Fairy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 50m
A$295($200)
once daily820km (510 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
A$105($71)
5 times a week650km (404 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
A$80($54)
on demand599km (372 miles)

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Airports near Port Fairy

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

MGB
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
199km (124 miles) from Port Fairy
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Port Fairy