The distance between Port Lincoln and Port Macquarie is around 1,750km (1,088 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie → Port Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Port Macquarie (PQQ).
Qantas
Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Sydney and then to Port Macquarie.
Multiple bus operators
Drive to Port Macquarie.
1 similiar route
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There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Port Macquarie by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$395 ($265) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$575 ($385).
The distance between Port Lincoln and Port Macquarie is around 1,750km (1,088 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,628km (1,012 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Port Lincoln and Port Macquarie by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$575 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$395 ($265) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Lincoln and Port Macquarie. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Lincoln to Port Macquarie. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury and Sydney. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
Stateliner, V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Port Lincoln and Port Macquarie. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Lincoln and Port Macquarie. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and arrive at Port Macquarie (PQQ) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Port Lincoln to Port Macquarie. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Lincoln to Port Macquarie typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and and arrive into Port Macquarie (PQQ).
The closest major airport to Port Macquarie is Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Port Macquarie. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Lincoln and Port Macquarie. The distance is around 2,103km (1,307 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$575 ($385).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4h 10m | A$575($385) | hourly | 1,750km (1,088 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 13h | A$395($265) | 3 times a week | 2,653km (1,649 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 22h 35m | A$395($265) | on demand | 2,103km (1,307 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 19h | A$620($420) | once a week | 2,612km (1,623 miles) |
Stateliner
V/Line
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Qantas
Spencer Gulf Searoad
The following major airports near Port Macquarie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.