There are 6 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Caloundra by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PQQ - MCY
7h 22m$365–855Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
12h 25m$59–212Bus
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
13h 22m$124–246Drive 625.2 km
- Drive from Port Macquarie to Caloundracar 625.2 km
6h 48m$114–164Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 25m$254–731Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
14h 6m$85–124
Port Macquarie to Caloundra by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Macquarie to Caloundra is to train which costs $55 - $220 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Port Macquarie to Caloundra is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs $250 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Macquarie to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Port Macquarie and arriving at Caloundra station via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Macquarie station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Roma Street and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Port Macquarie and Caloundra is 579 km. The road distance is 625.2 km.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 12h 25m and costs $55 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Port Macquarie to Caloundra, including transfers.
Port Macquarie to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Port Macquarie station.
Port Macquarie to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Caloundra is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $360 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $220 and takes 12h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 13h 22m.
What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Regional Express, and Jetstar fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,000
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $75–90
- Sleeper
- $170–200
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $120–210
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Port Macquarie to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Caloundra is 1h behind Port Macquarie. It is currently 3:05 PM in Port Macquarie and 2:05 PM in Caloundra.
Port Macquarie to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Macquarie to Caloundra is 625 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Port Macquarie to Caloundra.
There are 1491+ hotels available in Caloundra.














