How to travel from Sydney to Port Macquarie, Australia

The distance between Sydney and Port Macquarie is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Sydney to Port Macquarie by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$74($50)
Operated byGreyhound Australia+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sydney and Port Macquarie

There are several options for getting from Sydney to Port Macquarie by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$74 ($50) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$52 ($35).

The distance between Sydney and Port Macquarie is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 318km (198 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Sydney and Port Macquarie by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sydney to Port Macquarie is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$52 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Sydney and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$74 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sydney and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you drive to Port Macquarie. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sydney and Port Macquarie. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sydney and Port Macquarie with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.

Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Sydney and Port Macquarie. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sydney to Port Macquarie. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Macquarie. instead which will take 6hrs.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Sydney and Port Macquarie. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sydney to Port Macquarie is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$74 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sydney and Port Macquarie

Transport options from Sydney to Port Macquarie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6hrs
A$74($50)
twice daily406km (252 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
A$52($35)
on demand383km (238 miles)

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Airports near Port Macquarie

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

PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Port Macquarie
CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (77 miles) from Port Macquarie
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
322km (200 miles) from Port Macquarie