How to travel from Launceston to Port Macquarie, Australia
The distance between Launceston and Port Macquarie is around 1,256km (780 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Launceston to Port Macquarie by plane, bus, ferry, 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 Macquarie → Launceston if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Launceston (LST) to Port Macquarie (PQQ).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costA$560($380)
Qantas
+ 3 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the bus to Sydney and then to Port Macquarie.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$425($285)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Port Macquarie.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$335($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Port Macquarie.
- Duration23h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$315($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Launceston and Port Macquarie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Launceston to Port Macquarie by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$315 ($210) and will take around 23h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$560 ($380).
The distance between Launceston and Port Macquarie is around 1,256km (780 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,226km (762 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Launceston and Port Macquarie by plane.
The quickest way to get from Launceston to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$560 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Launceston and Port Macquarie is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$315 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Launceston and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Launceston and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Launceston and Port Macquarie. Flights depart from Launceston (LST) and arrive at Port Macquarie (PQQ) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Launceston to Port Macquarie. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Launceston to Port Macquarie typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Launceston (LST) and and arrive into Port Macquarie (PQQ).
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Launceston to Port Macquarie. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Launceston to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around A$560 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Launceston and Port Macquarie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 10m | A$560($380) | hourly | 1,256km (780 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 5h | A$425($285) | once daily | 1,884km (1,171 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | A$335($225) | once daily | 1,895km (1,178 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry and train | 1 day 5h | A$345($230) | once daily | 1,952km (1,213 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry and train | 1 day 5h | A$345($230) | once daily | 1,959km (1,217 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 40m | A$315($210) | twice daily | 1,766km (1,098 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Launceston and Port Macquarie
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
XPT
NSW TrainLink
Bus companies
Redline
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Port Macquarie
The following major airports near Port Macquarie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Port Macquarie
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 125km (77 miles) from Port Macquarie
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 322km (200 miles) from Port Macquarie