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.
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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Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ).
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Sydney and then to Port Macquarie.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 50m | A$175($120) | twice daily | 1,241km (771 miles) |
Bus | 19h 30m | A$255($170) | 6 times a week | 1,469km (913 miles) |
Drive | 13h 50m | A$175($120) | on demand | 1,320km (820 miles) |
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
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NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
The following major airports near Port Macquarie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.