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.
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.
👋 Also check out Port Macquarie → Caloundra if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 11h 35m | A$120($82) | once daily | 729km (453 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | A$120($80) | on demand | 628km (390 miles) |
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
The following major airports near Port Macquarie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.