How to travel from Strahan to Port Fairy, Australia

The distance between Strahan and Port Fairy is around 947km (588 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 10h 45m.

3 routes found

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Warrnambool.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$265($180)
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Bus, Ferry and Train

Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St and then to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Warrnambool.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$395($265)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Port Fairy.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$395($265)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strahan and Port Fairy

There are several options for getting from Strahan to Port Fairy by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$265 ($180) and will take around 10h 45m.

The distance between Strahan and Port Fairy is around 947km (588 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 494km (307 miles)

It takes around 15h 55m to get from Strahan and Port Fairy by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Strahan to Port Fairy is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 10h 45m and will set you back approx A$265 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Strahan and Port Fairy is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$265 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Strahan and Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 10h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Strahan and Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 10h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strahan to Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 10h 45m.

The closest major airport to Port Fairy is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) (MGB) which is approximately 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Strahan to Port Fairy. We recommend that you drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Port Fairy. instead which will take 15h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strahan to Port Fairy is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 55m and will usually cost around A$395 ($265).

How do I get from Strahan to Port Fairy

Compare travel optionsbetween Strahan and Port Fairy

Transport options from Strahan to Port Fairy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
10h 45m
A$265($180)
3 times a week1,025km (637 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
18h 40m
A$395($265)
3 times a week1,022km (635 miles)
Car and Ferry
15h 55m
A$395($265)
twice daily947km (588 miles)

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Airports near Port Fairy

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

MGB
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
199km (124 miles) from Port Fairy
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Port Fairy