How to travel from Beechworth to Port Fairy, Australia

The distance between Beechworth and Port Fairy is around 557km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Beechworth 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.

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

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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$295($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Geelong Station and then to Warrnambool Station.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$86($58)
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V-Line

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Drive

Drive to Port Fairy.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance557km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beechworth and Port Fairy

There are several options for getting from Beechworth to Port Fairy by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$86 ($58) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$295 ($200).

The distance between Beechworth and Port Fairy is around 557km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (282 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Beechworth and Port Fairy by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beechworth to Port Fairy is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$295 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Beechworth and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$86 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Beechworth and Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Beechworth and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Beechworth to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wangaratta, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Geelong Station and Warrnambool Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

V-Line run regular bus services between Beechworth and Port Fairy. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beechworth to Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 5h 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 Beechworth and Port Fairy. The distance is around 557km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beechworth to Port Fairy is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$86 ($58).

How do I get from Beechworth to Port Fairy

Compare travel optionsbetween Beechworth and Port Fairy

Transport options from Beechworth to Port Fairy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 50m
A$295($200)
once daily880km (547 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
A$86($58)
5 times a week626km (389 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
A$74($50)
on demand557km (346 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