How to travel from Strahan to Port Macquarie, Australia
The distance between Strahan and Port Macquarie is around 1,639km (1,019 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Strahan to Port Macquarie by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Macquarie → Strahan if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Port Macquarie (PQQ).
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical costA$515($345)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Port Macquarie.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$575($385)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strahan and Port Macquarie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Strahan to Port Macquarie by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$515 ($345) and will take around 8h 25m.
The distance between Strahan and Port Macquarie is around 1,639km (1,019 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,369km (851 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Strahan and Port Macquarie by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Strahan to Port Macquarie is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$515 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Strahan and Port Macquarie is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$515 ($345) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Strahan and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 8h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Strahan and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 8h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strahan to Port Macquarie. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 8h 25m.
The closest major airport to Port Macquarie is Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Port Macquarie. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Macquarie. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Port Macquarie (PQQ). instead which will take 8h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strahan to Port Macquarie is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around A$515 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Strahan and Port Macquarie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 8h 25m | A$515($345) | 3 times a week | 1,660km (1,032 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 9h 25m | A$540($360) | 3 times a week | 1,639km (1,019 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 11h 20m | A$605($405) | 3 times a week | 1,726km (1,072 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | A$575($385) | twice daily | 1,894km (1,177 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Strahan and Port Macquarie
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Merseylink
Premier Motor Service
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Airports near Port Macquarie
The following major airports near Port Macquarie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Port Macquarie
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 125km (77 miles) from Port Macquarie
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 322km (200 miles) from Port Macquarie