How to travel from Port Macquarie to Orange, Australia

The distance between Port Macquarie and Orange is around 543km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Macquarie to Orange by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Orange (OAG).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$380($255)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Orange.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$125($83)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance603km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Macquarie and Orange

There are several options for getting from Port Macquarie to Orange by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$125 ($83) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).

The distance between Port Macquarie and Orange is around 543km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 413km (257 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Port Macquarie and Orange by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Macquarie to Orange is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Macquarie and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$125 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Macquarie and Orange. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Orange (OAG). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Macquarie and Orange. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Macquarie to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Australia Wide Coaches run regular bus services between Port Macquarie and Orange. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Port Macquarie and Orange. Flights depart from Port Macquarie (PQQ) and arrive at Orange (OAG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Port Macquarie to Orange. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Port Macquarie to Orange typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Port Macquarie (PQQ) and and arrive into Orange (OAG).

The closest major airport to Orange is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Orange. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Macquarie and Orange. The distance is around 603km (375 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 Orange is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).

How do I get from Port Macquarie to Orange

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Macquarie and Orange

Transport options from Port Macquarie to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
A$380($255)
hourly543km (337 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
A$125($83)
once daily663km (412 miles)
Drive
7hrs
A$115($77)
on demand603km (375 miles)

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Airports near Orange

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

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Orange
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Orange
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Orange