How to travel from Port Fairy to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Port Fairy and Point Lookout is around 1,781km (1,106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Port Fairy to Point Lookout by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Port Fairy if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costA$830($560)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East and then to Adelaide then take the train to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration2 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$175($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration22h 60m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$490($330)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Fairy and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Fairy to Point Lookout by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 2 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$830 ($560).
The distance between Port Fairy and Point Lookout is around 1,781km (1,106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,608km (999 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Port Fairy and Point Lookout by bus, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Port Fairy to Point Lookout is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$830 ($560).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Fairy and Point Lookout is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$175 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Fairy and Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 8h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Fairy and Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 8h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Fairy to Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 8h 25m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Port Fairy to Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 8h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Fairy to Point Lookout is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around A$830 ($560).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Fairy and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 8h 25m | A$830($560) | once daily | 2,273km (1,413 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 8h 55m | A$410($275) | 4 times a day | 1,781km (1,106 miles) |
| Train to Wyndham Vale, plane and ferry | 9h 15m | A$785($530) | 5 times a week | 1,884km (1,171 miles) |
| Train to Wyndham Vale, plane and ferry | 9h 25m | A$490($330) | 5 times a week | 1,849km (1,149 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, plane and ferry | 9h 50m | A$440($295) | 4 times a day | 1,820km (1,131 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 2 days 19h | A$175($120) | once a week | 3,396km (2,110 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 60m | A$490($330) | every 2 hours | 2,056km (1,278 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Fairy and Point Lookout
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Bus companies
V/Line
Stateliner
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout