How to travel from Port Macquarie to Port Arthur, Australia
The distance between Port Macquarie and Port Arthur is around 1,486km (923 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Macquarie to Port Arthur by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Arthur → Port Macquarie if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costA$760($515)
Multiple operators
Fly to Launceston (LST), bus
Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre No.230 Liverpool St and then to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
- Duration8h 40m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costA$895($600)
Multiple operators
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Urunga Station Coach Stop then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
- Duration7h 55m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costA$865($585)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Macquarie and Port Arthur
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Macquarie to Port Arthur by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$760 ($515) and will take around 5h 40m.
The distance between Port Macquarie and Port Arthur is around 1,486km (923 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,377km (855 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Port Macquarie and Port Arthur by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Port Macquarie to Port Arthur is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$760 ($515).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Macquarie and Port Arthur is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$760 ($515) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Macquarie to Port Arthur. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Port Arthur is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Port Arthur. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Macquarie to Port Arthur is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$760 ($515).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Macquarie and Port Arthur
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 5h 40m | A$760($515) | once daily | 1,486km (923 miles) |
Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 8h 40m | A$895($600) | once daily | 2,406km (1,495 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 7h 55m | A$865($585) | twice a week | 2,016km (1,253 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Macquarie and Port Arthur
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Redline
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Port Arthur
The following major airports near Port Arthur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Port Arthur
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Port Arthur
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 248km (154 miles) from Port Arthur