How to travel from Nambucca Heads to Port Lincoln, Australia

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Port Lincoln is around 1,868km (1,161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Port LincolnNambucca Heads if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Port Lincoln (PLO).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$915($615)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration22h 55m
  • Distance2,086km (1,296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nambucca Heads and Port Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$410 ($275) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$915 ($615).

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Port Lincoln is around 1,868km (1,161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,664km (1,034 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Nambucca Heads and Port Lincoln by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$915 ($615).

The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Port Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$410 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nambucca Heads and Port Lincoln. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Port Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Albury and 85 Franklin St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Port Lincoln. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nambucca Heads and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Nambucca Heads to Port Lincoln. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nambucca Heads to Port Lincoln typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO).

The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Nambucca Heads and Port Lincoln. The distance is around 2,086km (1,296 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$915 ($615).

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Transport options from Nambucca Heads to Port Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
5h 25m
A$915($615)
4 times a week1,917km (1,191 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 15m
A$940($630)
once daily1,868km (1,161 miles)
Bus to Armidale Airport, Fly8hrs
A$1,065($715)
twice a week2,007km (1,247 miles)
Bus to Heatherbrae, Fly8h 50m
A$970($650)
once daily1,874km (1,164 miles)
Bus
1 day 14h
A$410($275)
3 times a week2,770km (1,721 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
22h 55m
A$395($265)
on demand2,086km (1,296 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry1 day 19h
A$625($420)
once a week2,688km (1,670 miles)

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Airports near Port Lincoln

The following major airports near Port Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Port Lincoln
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Port Lincoln