How to travel from Perth to Port Macquarie, Australia
The distance between Perth and Port Macquarie is around 3,619km (2,248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Perth to Port Macquarie by plane, bus, 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 → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Perth (PER) to Port Macquarie (PQQ).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time5h 15m
- Typical costA$825($555)
Virgin Australia
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Albury then Sydney and then to Port Macquarie.
- Duration2 days 23h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$975($655)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Port Macquarie.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Distance4,147km (2,577 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Port Macquarie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perth to Port Macquarie by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$420 ($285) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$825 ($555).
The distance between Perth and Port Macquarie is around 3,619km (2,248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,489km (2,168 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Perth and Port Macquarie by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 19h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$825 ($555).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$420 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Perth and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Perth and Port Macquarie. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Port Macquarie (PQQ) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 5h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Perth to Port Macquarie. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 6hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Perth to Port Macquarie typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Perth (PER) 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Port Macquarie. The distance is around 4,147km (2,577 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 19h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$825 ($555).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Port Macquarie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 6hrs | A$825($555) | hourly | 3,619km (2,248 miles) |
| Fly to Taree (TRO), Bus | 6h 60m | A$625($420) | once daily | 3,635km (2,259 miles) |
| Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Bus | 8h 30m | A$650($435) | twice a week | 3,899km (2,423 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 45m | A$610($410) | once daily | 4,498km (2,795 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 11h 60m | A$420($285) | every 4 hours | 3,773km (2,344 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 23h | A$975($655) | twice a week | 4,609km (2,864 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, Bus | 3 days 6h | A$1,090($735) | twice a week | 4,753km (2,953 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 19h | A$550($370) | on demand | 4,147km (2,577 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perth and Port Macquarie
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
FlyPelican
Link Airways
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
V-Line
Firefly Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
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