The distance between Port Macquarie and Canberra is around 649km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Macquarie to Canberra by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Canberra → Port Macquarie if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Sydney and then to Canberra.
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There are several options for getting from Port Macquarie to Canberra by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$110 ($75) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$86 ($58).
The distance between Port Macquarie and Canberra is around 649km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 557km (346 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Port Macquarie and Canberra by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Macquarie to Canberra is to drive which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx A$86 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Macquarie and Canberra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$110 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Macquarie and Canberra. We recommend that you drive to Canberra. instead which will take 7hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Macquarie and Canberra. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Macquarie to Canberra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.
Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Port Macquarie and Canberra. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Macquarie to Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Sydney and then to Canberra. instead which will take 9h 35m.
The closest major airport to Canberra is Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Canberra. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) (WGA) 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 Macquarie and Canberra. The distance is around 649km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Macquarie to Canberra is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around A$125 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 9h 35m | A$125($85) | once daily | 691km (429 miles) |
Bus via Sydney | 10hrs | A$110($75) | once daily | 698km (434 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | A$86($58) | on demand | 649km (403 miles) |
FlyPelican
Qantas
Regional Express
Murrays Coaches
Premier Motor Service
The following major airports near Canberra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.