How to travel from Yamba to Port Fairy, Australia
The distance between Yamba and Port Fairy is around 1,649km (1,024 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 9h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yamba to Port Fairy by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Fairy → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Warrnambool.
- Duration9h 25m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costA$370($250)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney, Melbourne then Waurn Ponds and then to Warrnambool.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$305($205)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Warrnambool.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$205($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Port Fairy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamba to Port Fairy by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 9h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$370 ($250).
The distance between Yamba and Port Fairy is around 1,649km (1,024 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,427km (887 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Yamba and Port Fairy by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Port Fairy is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 9h 25m and will set you back approx A$370 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 9h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Melbourne, Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Yamba and Port Fairy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Port Fairy. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 9h 25m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Yamba and Port Fairy. The distance is around 1,782km (1,107 miles) by road and it will take around 19hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Port Fairy is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around A$370 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Port Fairy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar | 9h 25m | A$370($250) | 4 times a week | 1,769km (1,100 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, plane and train | 9h 25m | A$420($280) | 4 times a week | 1,649km (1,024 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane and train | 9h 60m | A$505($340) | 4 times a week | 1,884km (1,171 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 3h | A$305($205) | 4 times a week | 1,996km (1,240 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 2h | A$205($135) | once daily | 2,004km (1,245 miles) |
| Bus to Hornsby, train | 1 day 2h | A$185($125) | 4 times a week | 1,887km (1,172 miles) |
| Bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane, train | 1 day 3h | A$205($135) | once daily | 2,018km (1,254 miles) |
Drive | 19hrs | A$335($225) | on demand | 1,782km (1,107 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamba and Port Fairy
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Busways
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Port Fairy
The following major airports near Port Fairy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 199km (124 miles) from Port Fairy
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Port Fairy