How to travel from Pokolbin to Port Fairy, Australia

The distance between Pokolbin and Port Fairy is around 1,291km (802 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pokolbin to Port Fairy by plane, bus, train 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/Bank St.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$885($595)
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Train

Take the train to Hamilton Station, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Warrnambool.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Fairy.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Distance1,291km (802 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pokolbin and Port Fairy

There are several options for getting from Pokolbin to Port Fairy by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$160 ($110) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$885 ($595).

The distance between Pokolbin and Port Fairy is around 1,291km (802 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,029km (639 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Pokolbin and Port Fairy by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pokolbin to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx A$885 ($595).

The cheapest way to travel between Pokolbin and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$160 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pokolbin and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pokolbin to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Branxton Station, Hamilton Station, Central Station, Southern Cross and Warrnambool. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

Intercity Train, Transport for NSW, NSW TrainLink XPT, V/Line and NSW TrainLink run train services between Pokolbin and Port Fairy. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pokolbin and Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St. instead which will take 8h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pokolbin to Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St. instead which will take 8h 10m.

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 Pokolbin and Port Fairy. The distance is around 1,291km (802 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pokolbin to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around A$885 ($595).

How do I get from Pokolbin to Port Fairy

Compare travel optionsbetween Pokolbin and Port Fairy

Transport options from Pokolbin to Port Fairy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
8h 10m
A$885($595)
once daily1,927km (1,198 miles)
Train + 1 similar
18h 40m
A$215($145)
once daily1,480km (919 miles)
Train via Central Station19hrs
A$160($110)
once daily1,487km (924 miles)
Drive
13h 55m
A$245($165)
on demand1,291km (802 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