How to travel from Forster to Port Fairy, Australia

The distance between Forster and Port Fairy is around 1,414km (879 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Forster to Port Fairy by bus, plane, train 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$910($610)
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Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St, Sydney, Albury, Ouyen Community Park/Oke St then Ararat and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$290($195)
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Drive

Drive to Port Fairy.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Distance1,430km (888 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Port Fairy

There are several options for getting from Forster to Port Fairy by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$290 ($195) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$910 ($610).

The distance between Forster and Port Fairy is around 1,414km (879 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,159km (720 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Forster and Port Fairy by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Forster to Port Fairy is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$910 ($610).

The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$290 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Forster and Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St. instead which will take 8h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St, Sydney, Albury, Ouyen Community Park/Oke St and Ararat. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Busways Great Lakes, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and V/Line run regular bus services between Forster and Port Fairy. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St. instead which will take 8h 25m.

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 Forster and Port Fairy. The distance is around 1,430km (888 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Port Fairy is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around A$910 ($610).

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Transport options from Forster to Port Fairy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
8h 25m
A$910($610)
once daily1,984km (1,233 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train9h 45m
A$415($280)
twice a week1,513km (940 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane11h 55m
A$375($250)
4 times a week1,414km (879 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$290($195)
3 times a week2,014km (1,251 miles)
Drive
15h 20m
A$270($180)
on demand1,430km (888 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