There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Port Macquarie by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Canberra International Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane CBR - PQQ
5h 11m$505–759Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 45m$67–249Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Port Macquariebus Brisbane
10h 10m$95–161Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 4m$79–265Drive 644.9 km
- Drive from Canberra to Port Macquariecar 644.9 km
6h 58m$116–168Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
6h 8m$201–367Bus to Moruya Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airportbus
- Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MYA - PQQ
9h 15m$411–957Bus, train via Wollongong
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Port Macquariebus
13h 12m$112–163
Canberra to Port Macquarie by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Port Macquarie is to train which costs $65 - $250 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Port Macquarie via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Port Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Wauchope Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Canberra and Port Macquarie is 566 km. The road distance is 644.9 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Port Macquarie without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Canberra to Port Macquarie, including transfers.
Canberra to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Port Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $500 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 10h 10m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $250 and takes 12h 45m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Qantas flies from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Port Macquarie via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 10h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–380
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–280
Flights from Moruya Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–900
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Central Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $65–100
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
Train from Central Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $95–140
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Chatswood to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Moruya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- transportnsw.info
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Port Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Port Macquarie is 645 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Canberra to Port Macquarie.
Book your Canberra to Port Macquarie bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.
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