How to travel from Batemans Bay to Port Fairy, Australia

The distance between Batemans Bay and Port Fairy is around 1,065km (662 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Batemans Bay to Port Fairy by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Port FairyBatemans Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Jolimont Centre then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$525($350)
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Take the bus to Jolimont Centre, Melbourne then Geelong Station and then to Warrnambool Station.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Jolimont Centre and then to Junee Station Coach Stop then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Warrnambool Station.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$160($105)
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Drive

Drive to Port Fairy.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,073km (667 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Batemans Bay and Port Fairy

There are several options for getting from Batemans Bay to Port Fairy by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$155 ($105) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$525 ($350).

The distance between Batemans Bay and Port Fairy is around 1,065km (662 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 765km (475 miles)

It takes around 14h 35m to get from Batemans Bay and Port Fairy by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Batemans Bay to Port Fairy is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$525 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Batemans Bay and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$155 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Batemans Bay and Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Jolimont Centre then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 7h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Batemans Bay and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Batemans Bay to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jolimont Centre, Melbourne, Geelong Station and Warrnambool Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia, V-Line, NSW TrainLink and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Batemans Bay and Port Fairy. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Batemans Bay to Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Jolimont Centre then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 7h 45m.

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 Batemans Bay and Port Fairy. The distance is around 1,073km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Batemans Bay to Port Fairy is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 14h 35m and will usually cost around A$160 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Batemans Bay and Port Fairy

Transport options from Batemans Bay to Port Fairy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
7h 45m
A$525($350)
once daily1,186km (737 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 45m
A$200($135)
5 times a week1,137km (707 miles)
Bus via Jolimont Centre19hrs
A$230($155)
3 times a week1,284km (798 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
14h 35m
A$160($105)
once daily1,137km (706 miles)
Bus to Bairnsdale Station, train15h 40m
A$155($105)
3 times a week1,065km (662 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
A$145($95)
on demand1,073km (667 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