There are 6 ways to get from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie by plane, train, bus, 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 Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MCY - PQQ
6h 34m$364–856Train
cheapest- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 32
12h 6m$54–516Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus Au001
13h 9m$88–139Drive 634.1 km
- Drive from Mooloolaba to Port Macquariecar 634.1 km
6h 51m$116–167Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
5h 47m$252–732Train, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus Sydney
15h 11m$96–212
Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 13h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $250 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Port Macquarie via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Mooloolaba station to Port Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Wauchope Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between Mooloolaba and Port Macquarie is 559 km. The road distance is 634.1 km.
The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie without a car is to train which takes 12h 6m and costs $50 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie, including transfers.
Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $360 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $550 and takes 12h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 13h 9m.
What companies run services between Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mooloolaba, River Esplanade to Findlay Park, Findlay Dr via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Wauchope Station, and Cameron St Before High St in around 12h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–900
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–900
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Port Macquarie is 1h ahead of Mooloolaba. It is currently 5:57 AM in Mooloolaba and 6:57 AM in Port Macquarie.
Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie is 634 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Mooloolaba to Port Macquarie.
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