How to travel from Newcastle to Port Fairy, Australia

The distance between Newcastle and Port Fairy is around 1,285km (798 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Newcastle to Port Fairy by plane, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$220($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Albury, Ouyen Community Park then Ararat and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$295($195)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Fairy.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Distance1,285km (798 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Port Fairy

There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Port Fairy by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$220 ($145) and will take around 5h 55m.

The distance between Newcastle and Port Fairy is around 1,285km (798 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,054km (655 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Newcastle and Port Fairy by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$220 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$220 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 5h 55m.

Bus travel

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

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

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Newcastle and Port Fairy. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle to Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Newcastle and Port Fairy. The distance is around 1,285km (798 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$220 ($145).

How do I get from Newcastle to Port Fairy

Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Port Fairy

Transport options from Newcastle to Port Fairy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5h 55m
A$220($145)
once daily1,409km (876 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
A$295($195)
3 times a week1,851km (1,150 miles)
Drive
13h 50m
A$170($115)
on demand1,285km (798 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