There are 5 ways to get from Balcolyn to Port Macquarie by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Morisset Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Port Macquariebus Au001
6h 47m$48–79Train
cheapest- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 16m$40–188Drive 278.1 km
- Drive from Balcolyn to Port Macquariecar 278.1 km
3h 15m$50–72Train, fly
- Take the train from Morisset Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
6h 1m$192–344Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Port Macquariebus Brisbane
6h 49m$47–108
Balcolyn to Port Macquarie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balcolyn to Port Macquarie is to train and bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Balcolyn to Port Macquarie is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Balcolyn to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Bay St At Helena St and arriving at Port Macquarie via Morisset Station, Stand A, Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Balcolyn station to Port Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Morisset Station and arriving at Wauchope Station via Fassifern Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Balcolyn and Port Macquarie is 298 km. The road distance is 278.1 km.
The best way to get from Balcolyn to Port Macquarie without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Balcolyn to Port Macquarie, including transfers.
Balcolyn to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.
Balcolyn to Port Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Fassifern Station.
The best way to get from Balcolyn to Port Macquarie is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs $40 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Balcolyn, NSW, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Fassifern Station to Wauchope Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–170 and the journey takes 4h 25m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Newcastle to Port Macquarie twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Morisset Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Morisset Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Fassifern Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–50
- First
- $50–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Fassifern Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Newcastle to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Balcolyn to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Port Macquarie station.
Balcolyn to Port Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Wauchope Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balcolyn to Port Macquarie is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Balcolyn to Port Macquarie.
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