How to travel from Port Fairy to Caloundra, Australia
The distance between Port Fairy and Caloundra is around 1,798km (1,117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Port Fairy to Caloundra by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Caloundra → Port Fairy if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Hamilton Station/Station St and then to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costA$550($370)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$295($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Fairy and Caloundra
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Fairy to Caloundra by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$295 ($200) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$550 ($370).
The distance between Port Fairy and Caloundra is around 1,798km (1,117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,641km (1,020 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Port Fairy and Caloundra by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Fairy to Caloundra is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx A$550 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Fairy and Caloundra, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$295 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Fairy and Caloundra. We recommend that you take the bus to Hamilton Station/Station St and then to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Fairy and Caloundra. We recommend that you take the bus to Hamilton Station/Station St and then to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Fairy to Caloundra. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 50m.
The closest major airport to Caloundra is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Caloundra. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Fairy and Caloundra. The distance is around 2,023km (1,257 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Fairy to Caloundra is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$390 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Fairy and Caloundra
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 7h 35m | A$550($370) | 3 times a week | 2,073km (1,288 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 50m | A$390($265) | 4 times a day | 1,802km (1,120 miles) |
| Train to Wyndham Vale, Fly | 8h 10m | A$600($405) | 5 times a week | 1,917km (1,191 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, plane | 8h 20m | A$385($260) | 4 times a day | 1,798km (1,117 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, plane | 10h 10m | A$395($265) | 4 times a day | 1,859km (1,155 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | A$295($200) | once daily | 2,353km (1,462 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 1 day 10h | A$295($200) | once daily | 2,353km (1,462 miles) |
Drive | 22h 50m | A$380($255) | on demand | 2,023km (1,257 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Fairy and Caloundra
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Airports near Caloundra
The following major airports near Caloundra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Caloundra
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Caloundra
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 157km (97 miles) from Caloundra