There are 8 ways to get from Helensvale to Port Macquarie by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Port Macquarie
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
4h 52m$232–681Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 32
10h 49m$44–206Bus
- Take the bus from Southport to Port Macquariebus Sydney
12h 12m$70–180Drive 477.5 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Port Macquariecar 477.5 km
5h 5m$86–124Fly Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane OOL - PQQ
6h 52m$354–756Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Port Macquariebus
8h 3m$343–793Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Tamworth, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tamworth (TMW)plane BNE - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton Stbus
9h 44m$372–657Bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 2
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Port Macquariebus Pm11
12h 32m$70–100
Helensvale to Port Macquarie by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Port Macquarie is to train which costs $40 - $210 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Port Macquarie is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $230 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive and arriving at Port Macquarie via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Port Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Wauchope Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
The distance between Helensvale and Port Macquarie is 539 km. The road distance is 477.5 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Port Macquarie without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs $40 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Helensvale to Port Macquarie, including transfers.
Helensvale to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Southport station.
Helensvale to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Port Macquarie is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs $40 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 12h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $350 - $800 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Findlay Park, Findlay Dr via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Wauchope Station, and Cameron St Before High St in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Southport to Port Macquarie 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–390
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–390
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–410
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Tamworth via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $280–410
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–700
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Advantage
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Southport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Burleigh Heads to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Helensvale to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Port Macquarie station.
Helensvale to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Port Macquarie is 478 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Helensvale to Port Macquarie.
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