How to travel from Port Macquarie to Strahan, Australia
The distance between Port Macquarie and Strahan is around 1,684km (1,047 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Macquarie to Strahan by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Strahan → Port Macquarie if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St.
- Duration8h 45m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$860($580)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Strahan.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$570($385)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Macquarie and Strahan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Macquarie to Strahan by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$570 ($385) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$860 ($580).
The distance between Port Macquarie and Strahan is around 1,684km (1,047 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,369km (851 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Port Macquarie and Strahan by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Port Macquarie to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 45m and will set you back approx A$860 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Macquarie and Strahan is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$570 ($385) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Macquarie and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Macquarie and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Macquarie to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 45m.
The closest major airport to Strahan is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Strahan. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Port Macquarie to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Macquarie to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around A$860 ($580).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Macquarie and Strahan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 45m | A$860($580) | once daily | 1,684km (1,047 miles) |
| Fly to Devonport (DPO), bus | 9h 10m | A$725($490) | once daily | 1,758km (1,092 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 10h 35m | A$930($625) | once daily | 2,541km (1,579 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | A$570($385) | twice daily | 1,876km (1,166 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Macquarie and Strahan
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Sharp Aviation
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Strahan
The following major airports near Strahan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Strahan
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Strahan
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 194km (121 miles) from Strahan