How to travel from Port Lincoln to Port Macquarie, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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 MacquariePort Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Port Macquarie (PQQ).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$575($385)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Sydney and then to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$395($265)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration22h 35m
  • Distance2,103km (1,307 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Lincoln and Port Macquarie

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Port Lincoln to Port Macquarie

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Lincoln and Port Macquarie

Transport options from Port Lincoln to Port Macquarie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 10m
A$575($385)
hourly1,750km (1,088 miles)
Bus
1 day 13h
A$395($265)
3 times a week2,653km (1,649 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
22h 35m
A$395($265)
on demand2,103km (1,307 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train1 day 19h
A$620($420)
once a week2,612km (1,623 miles)

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Airports near Port Macquarie

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

PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Port Macquarie
CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (77 miles) from Port Macquarie
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
322km (200 miles) from Port Macquarie