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How to get fromMelbourne to Port Macquarieby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Port Macquarie by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Port Macquarie

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane MEL - PQQ
    5h 52m
    $380–732

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Wauchope Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    19h 45m
    $116–432

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Port Macquariebus bus Brisbane
    18h 55m
    $192–286

  4. Drive  1,218.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Port Macquariecar car 1,218.7 km
    12h 55m
    $221–319

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Port Macquarie

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane AVV - PQQ
    7h 45m
    $324–866

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Port Macquariebus bus
    7h 44m
    $342–694

  7. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Port Macquariebus bus Pm12
    19h 16m
    $130–168

Melbourne to Port Macquarie by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,037.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Port Macquarie via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 18h 55m.

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