How to travel from Kingscliff to Port Macquarie, Australia

The distance between Kingscliff and Port Macquarie is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kingscliff to Port Macquarie by bus, train, 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 MacquarieKingscliff if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre and then to Robina Town Centre then take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$430($290)
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Take the bus to Lismore Transit Centre Molesworth St and then to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$62($42)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Wauchope Station.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$65($44)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance430km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kingscliff and Port Macquarie

There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Port Macquarie by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$62 ($42) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$430 ($290).

The distance between Kingscliff and Port Macquarie is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Kingscliff and Port Macquarie by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Port Macquarie is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$430 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$62 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kingscliff and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you take the bus to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre and then to Robina Town Centre then take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kingscliff and Port Macquarie. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kingscliff to Port Macquarie. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lismore Transit Centre Molesworth St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Kingscliff and Port Macquarie. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kingscliff to Port Macquarie. We recommend that you take the bus to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre and then to Robina Town Centre then take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Kingscliff and Port Macquarie. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kingscliff to Port Macquarie is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around A$62 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kingscliff and Port Macquarie

Transport options from Kingscliff to Port Macquarie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
4h 30m
A$430($290)
hourly600km (373 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
A$62($42)
once daily469km (292 miles)
Bus via Brunswick Heads9h 25m
A$105($70)
once daily541km (336 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 40m
A$65($44)
twice daily493km (307 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
A$82($55)
on demand430km (267 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