How to travel from Port Augusta to Port Fairy, Australia

The distance between Port Augusta and Port Fairy is around 896km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.

7 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Port FairyPort Augusta if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Hamilton Station/Station St and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$390($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Kingston SE then Mount Gambier and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Ararat then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
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Drive

Drive to Port Fairy.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance896km (557 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Port Fairy

There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Port Fairy by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$145 ($100) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$390 ($265).

The distance between Port Augusta and Port Fairy is around 896km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 770km (479 miles)

It takes around 12h 20m to get from Port Augusta and Port Fairy by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Port Fairy is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$390 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$145 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Hamilton Station/Station St and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St. instead which will take 5h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Kingston SE and Mount Gambier. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Stateliner, Greyhound Australia, V/Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Port Fairy. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Hamilton Station/Station St and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre/Bank St. 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 Port Augusta and Port Fairy. The distance is around 896km (557 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Port Fairy is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around A$185 ($125).

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Transport options from Port Augusta to Port Fairy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5h 55m
A$390($265)
3 times a week913km (567 miles)
Bus to Adelaide, plane8h 45m
A$310($210)
3 times a week935km (581 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
12h 20m
A$185($125)
twice a week988km (614 miles)
Bus via Adelaide13h 35m
A$170($115)
once daily1,032km (641 miles)
Bus via Adelaide14h 15m
A$145($100)
3 times a week1,085km (674 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 20m
A$180($120)
twice a week1,122km (697 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
A$170($115)
on demand896km (557 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