How to travel from Port Lincoln to Daylesford, Australia

The distance between Port Lincoln and Daylesford is around 1,000km (621 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Daylesford by plane, bus, 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 DaylesfordPort Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$460($310)
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide then Ballarat and then to CFA/Bridport St.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
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Drive

Drive to Daylesford.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Distance1,298km (807 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Lincoln and Daylesford

There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Daylesford by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$185 ($125) 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 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$460 ($310).

The distance between Port Lincoln and Daylesford is around 1,000km (621 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 800km (497 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Port Lincoln and Daylesford by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Daylesford is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$460 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Daylesford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Daylesford. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Lincoln and Daylesford. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Lincoln to Daylesford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide and Ballarat. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

Stateliner, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Port Lincoln and Daylesford. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Lincoln to Daylesford. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Daylesford is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Daylesford. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Lincoln and Daylesford. The distance is around 1,298km (807 miles) by road and it will take around 14hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Daylesford is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$460 ($310).

How do I get from Port Lincoln to Daylesford

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Lincoln and Daylesford

Transport options from Port Lincoln to Daylesford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
A$460($310)
5 times a week1,010km (628 miles)
Fly to Mount Gambier (MGB), bus7h 25m
A$345($230)
5 times a week1,000km (621 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19hrs
A$185($125)
3 times a week1,369km (851 miles)
Bus via Adelaide20h 55m
A$210($140)
3 times a week1,443km (897 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
14hrs
A$245($165)
on demand1,298km (807 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train17h 10m
A$290($195)
twice a week1,177km (731 miles)

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Airports near Daylesford

The following major airports near Daylesford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Daylesford
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
81km (51 miles) from Daylesford
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
283km (176 miles) from Daylesford