How to travel from Yamba to Port Macquarie, Australia

The distance between Yamba and Port Macquarie is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Yamba 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.

👋 Also check out Port MacquarieYamba if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Port Macquarie

Take the bus to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$42($28)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Port Macquarie.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance286km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Port Macquarie

There are several options for getting from Yamba to Port Macquarie by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$42 ($28) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$55 ($37).

The distance between Yamba and Port Macquarie is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Yamba and Port Macquarie by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yamba to Port Macquarie is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$55 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Port Macquarie, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$42 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Port Macquarie. We recommend that you drive to Port Macquarie. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Port Macquarie. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Yamba and Port Macquarie with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 50m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Yamba and Port Macquarie. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m 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 Macquarie. We recommend that you take the bus to Port Macquarie. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Yamba and Port Macquarie. The distance is around 286km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Port Macquarie is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$52 ($35).

How do I get from Yamba to Port Macquarie

Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Port Macquarie

Transport options from Yamba to Port Macquarie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Port Macquarie + 1 similar
4h 45m
A$42($28)
once daily319km (199 miles)
Bus4h 50m
A$52($35)
once daily307km (191 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
A$55($37)
on demand286km (178 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