What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Port Macquarie?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Port Macquarie is to bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to Port Macquarie?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Port Macquarie is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $200 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Port Macquarie?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Port Macquarie via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Balmain and Port Macquarie?

No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Port Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Bank Street station and arriving at Wauchope Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Balmain to Port Macquarie?

The distance between Balmain and Port Macquarie is 342 km. The road distance is 383.3 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to Port Macquarie without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to Port Macquarie without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Port Macquarie?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Balmain to Port Macquarie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Port Macquarie bus from?

Balmain to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Port Macquarie train from?

Balmain to Port Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Balmain to Port Macquarie?

The best way to get from Balmain to Port Macquarie is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $55 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $200 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Balmain to Port Macquarie bus arrive?

Balmain to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Port Macquarie station.

Where does the Balmain to Port Macquarie train arrive?

Balmain to Port Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Wauchope Station.

Can I drive from Balmain to Port Macquarie?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Port Macquarie is 383 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Balmain to Port Macquarie.

Where can I stay near Port Macquarie?

There are 319+ hotels available in Port Macquarie.

Balmain to Port Macquarie - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Balmain to Port Macquarie by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Ferry, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
3h 39m
$200–296
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 33 / ...
8h 54m
$37–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Port Macquariebus Brisbane
7h 30m
$58–89
Drive 383.3 km
1. Drive from Balmain to Port Macquariecar 383.3 km
4h 14m
$70–101
Bus via Chatswood
1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Port Macquariebus Pm12
8h 16m
$66–98

Balmain to Port Macquarie by bus

31Weekly Buses

7h 30mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.4 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 6h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Wauchope Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–190 and the journey takes 6h 32m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.

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