How to travel from Bundaberg to Port Macquarie, Australia

The distance between Bundaberg and Port Macquarie is around 817km (507 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bundaberg to Port Macquarie by bus, plane, 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 MacquarieBundaberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Hervey Bay then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$490($330)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Kempsey Station then take the bus to Port Macquarie Coach Stop Gordon St.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$125($85)
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Drive

Drive to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance899km (559 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bundaberg and Port Macquarie

There are several options for getting from Bundaberg to Port Macquarie by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$125 ($85) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$490 ($330).

The distance between Bundaberg and Port Macquarie is around 817km (507 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 732km (455 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Bundaberg and Port Macquarie by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bundaberg to Port Macquarie is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$490 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Bundaberg and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$125 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bundaberg and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you take the bus to Hervey Bay then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bundaberg and Port Macquarie. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bundaberg to Port Macquarie. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 35m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Bundaberg and Port Macquarie. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bundaberg to Port Macquarie. We recommend that you take the bus to Hervey Bay then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Bundaberg and Port Macquarie. The distance is around 899km (559 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bundaberg to Port Macquarie is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$490 ($330).

How do I get from Bundaberg to Port Macquarie

Compare travel optionsbetween Bundaberg and Port Macquarie

Transport options from Bundaberg to Port Macquarie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 45m
A$490($330)
once daily817km (507 miles)
Bus
19h 35m
A$185($125)
once daily1,162km (722 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 15m
A$125($85)
twice a week875km (544 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
A$120($81)
on demand899km (559 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