How to travel from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie, Australia

The distance between Mooloolaba and Port Macquarie is around 635km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Mooloolaba 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.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$120($81)
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Drive

Drive to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance635km (395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Port Macquarie

There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$120 ($81) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$120 ($81).

The distance between Mooloolaba and Port Macquarie is around 635km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)

It takes around 11hrs to get from Mooloolaba and Port Macquarie by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie is to drive which takes around 6h 60m and will set you back approx A$120 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$120 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you drive to Port Macquarie. instead which will take 6h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mooloolaba and Port Macquarie. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and King George Square 2F. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

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

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Mooloolaba and Port Macquarie. The distance is around 635km (395 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around A$120 ($81).

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Transport options from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
11hrs
A$120($81)
once daily711km (442 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
A$120($81)
on demand635km (395 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