How to travel from Port Macquarie to Perth, Australia
The distance between Port Macquarie and Perth is around 3,622km (2,251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 60m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Macquarie to Perth by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perth → Port Macquarie if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Perth (PER).
- Duration6h 60m
- Flight time5h 55m
- Typical costA$900($605)
Qantas
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sydney then Albury and then to 85 Franklin St then take the train to Perth.
- Duration2 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$975($655)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Macquarie and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Macquarie to Perth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$470 ($315) and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$900 ($605).
The distance between Port Macquarie and Perth is around 3,622km (2,251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,489km (2,168 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Port Macquarie and Perth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 19h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Macquarie to Perth is to fly which takes around 6h 60m and will set you back approx A$900 ($605).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Macquarie and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$470 ($315) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Macquarie and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 6h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Macquarie and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 6h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Port Macquarie and Perth. Flights depart from Port Macquarie (PQQ) and arrive at Perth (PER) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 5h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Port Macquarie to Perth. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 6h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Macquarie to Perth typically takes around 5h 55m. Flights depart from Port Macquarie (PQQ) and and arrive into Perth (PER).
The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) 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 Perth. The distance is around 4,147km (2,577 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 19h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Macquarie to Perth is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around A$900 ($605).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Macquarie and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 6h 60m | A$900($605) | every 2 hours | 3,622km (2,251 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9hrs | A$765($515) | twice a week | 3,901km (2,424 miles) |
| Bus to Heatherbrae, Fly | 11h 5m | A$470($315) | once daily | 4,486km (2,788 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 22h | A$975($655) | once a week | 4,613km (2,866 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 19h | A$550($370) | on demand | 4,147km (2,577 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Macquarie and Perth
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
FlyPelican
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
V-Line
Airports near Perth
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Perth
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Perth
Geraldton Airport (GET)
- Distance
- 368km (229 miles) from Perth