How to travel from Ballarat to Port Macquarie, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Port Macquarie is around 1,241km (771 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ballarat to Port Macquarie by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$175($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Sydney and then to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$255($170)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Distance1,320km (820 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Port Macquarie

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Port Macquarie by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 4h 50m.

The distance between Ballarat and Port Macquarie is around 1,241km (771 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,073km (667 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Ballarat and Port Macquarie by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Port Macquarie is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$175 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$175 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Port Macquarie. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Port Macquarie. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Sydney. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 30m.

V-Line, Firefly Express and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballarat and Port Macquarie. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 19h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Port Macquarie. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Ballarat and Port Macquarie. The distance is around 1,320km (820 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Port Macquarie is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$175 ($120).

How do I get from Ballarat to Port Macquarie

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Port Macquarie

Transport options from Ballarat to Port Macquarie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 50m
A$175($120)
twice daily1,241km (771 miles)
Bus
19h 30m
A$255($170)
6 times a week1,469km (913 miles)
Drive
13h 50m
A$175($120)
on demand1,320km (820 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