How to travel from Port Macquarie to Swan Hill, Australia

The distance between Port Macquarie and Swan Hill is around 1,215km (755 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Port Macquarie to Swan Hill by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$560($375)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Albury and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration19h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Swan Hill.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Distance1,233km (766 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Macquarie and Swan Hill

There are several options for getting from Port Macquarie to Swan Hill by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 20h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$560 ($375).

The distance between Port Macquarie and Swan Hill is around 1,215km (755 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 970km (603 miles)

It takes around 19h 40m to get from Port Macquarie and Swan Hill by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Macquarie to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$560 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Macquarie and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$160 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Macquarie and Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Macquarie and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 19h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Macquarie to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 40m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Port Macquarie and Swan Hill. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Macquarie to Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Swan Hill. The distance is around 1,233km (766 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Macquarie to Swan Hill is to take the bus which takes, on average, 19h 40m and will usually cost around A$215 ($145).

How do I get from Port Macquarie to Swan Hill

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Macquarie and Swan Hill

Transport options from Port Macquarie to Swan Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
6h 10m
A$560($375)
twice daily1,215km (755 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 60m
A$685($460)
4 times a week1,401km (871 miles)
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train7h 35m
A$625($420)
twice daily1,362km (846 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 40m
A$215($145)
once daily1,434km (891 miles)
Bus via Hornsby20h 15m
A$160($105)
4 times a week1,357km (843 miles)
Drive
13h 35m
A$235($155)
on demand1,233km (766 miles)

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Airports near Swan Hill

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill