There are 5 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Central Coast by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus Pm11
7h 8m$53–76Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Gosford Stationtrain 34 / ...
7h 54m$39–184Drive 318.2 km
- Drive from Port Macquarie to Central Coastcar 318.2 km
3h 24m$57–83Fly, train
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PQQ - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
6h 8m$174–322Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Newcastlebus Au001
- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
7h 45m$47–76
Port Macquarie to Central Coast by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Macquarie to Central Coast is to bus and train which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Port Macquarie to Central Coast is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Macquarie to Central Coast. However, there are services departing from Port Macquarie and arriving at Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Westfield Tuggerah, Stand C and Gosford Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Macquarie station to Central Coast station. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Gosford Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Port Macquarie and Central Coast is 364 km. The road distance is 318.2 km.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Central Coast without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Port Macquarie to Central Coast, including transfers.
Port Macquarie to Central Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Port Macquarie station.
Port Macquarie to Central Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Central Coast is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $190 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Port Macquarie to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Wauchope Station to Gosford Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–170 and the journey takes 5h. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wauchope Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wauchope Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–65
- First Class
- $55–85
,_in_NSW_TrainLink_livery,_Irizar_i6_bodied_Scania_K310IB_at_Wagga_Wagga_Railway_Station.jpg "TrainLink Coach")
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Port Macquarie to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Port Macquarie to Central Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Tuggerah Westfield Plaza station.
Port Macquarie to Central Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Gosford Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Macquarie to Central Coast is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Port Macquarie to Central Coast.
There are 1286+ hotels available in Central Coast.