How to travel from Bathurst to Port Fairy, Australia
The distance between Bathurst and Port Fairy is around 3,102km (1,928 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bathurst to Port Fairy 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 Fairy → Bathurst if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Hamilton Station/Station St and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St.
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical costA$895($600)
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Mount Gambier and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St.
- Duration2 days 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$695($465)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bathurst and Port Fairy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bathurst to Port Fairy by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$695 ($465) and will take around 2 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$895 ($600).
The distance between Bathurst and Port Fairy is around 3,102km (1,928 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 861km (535 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Bathurst and Port Fairy by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bathurst to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx A$895 ($600).
The cheapest way to travel between Bathurst and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$695 ($465) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bathurst and Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Hamilton Station/Station St and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St. instead which will take 8h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bathurst and Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Hamilton Station/Station St and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St. instead which will take 8h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bathurst to Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Hamilton Station/Station St and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St. instead which will take 8h 10m.
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 Bathurst and Port Fairy. The distance is around 3,225km (2,004 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bathurst to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around A$895 ($600).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bathurst and Port Fairy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 10m | A$895($600) | 3 times a week | 3,102km (1,928 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 11h 20m | A$1,500($1,010) | 4 times a week | 4,718km (2,932 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 13h 30m | A$1,125($760) | 3 times a week | 3,148km (1,956 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 12h | A$695($465) | once a week | 3,784km (2,351 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | A$610($410) | on demand | 3,225km (2,004 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bathurst and Port Fairy
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
V/Line
Transwa
Stateliner
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Port Fairy
The following major airports near Port Fairy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 199km (124 miles) from Port Fairy
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Port Fairy