How to travel from Caloundra to Port Macquarie, Australia

The distance between Caloundra and Port Macquarie is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Caloundra to Port Macquarie by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$120($82)
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Drive

Drive to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance628km (390 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caloundra and Port Macquarie

There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Port Macquarie by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$120 ($82) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$120 ($80).

The distance between Caloundra and Port Macquarie is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 515km (320 miles)

It takes around 11h 35m to get from Caloundra and Port Macquarie by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Port Macquarie is to drive which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$120 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$120 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Caloundra and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you drive to Port Macquarie. instead which will take 6h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caloundra and Port Macquarie. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caloundra to Port Macquarie. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED, Brisbane and King George Square 2A. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Caloundra and Port Macquarie. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caloundra to Port Macquarie. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane and then to Port Macquarie. instead which will take 11h 35m.

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 Caloundra and Port Macquarie. The distance is around 628km (390 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Port Macquarie is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around A$120 ($82).

How do I get from Caloundra to Port Macquarie

Compare travel optionsbetween Caloundra and Port Macquarie

Transport options from Caloundra to Port Macquarie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
11h 35m
A$120($82)
once daily729km (453 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
A$120($80)
on demand628km (390 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