There are 5 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Helensburgh by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PQQ - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Helensburgh Stationtrain
4h 1m$179–326Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Helensburgh Stationtrain Sco
9h 9m$47–208Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Chatswoodbus Pm11
- Take the train from Town Hall Station to Helensburgh Stationtrain Sco
8h 26m$66–101Drive 428.5 km
- Drive from Port Macquarie to Helensburghcar 428.5 km
4h 50m$77–110Bus
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Central Stationbus Sydney
9h 12m$66–105
Port Macquarie to Helensburgh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Macquarie to Helensburgh is to train which costs $45 - $210 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Port Macquarie to Helensburgh is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs $170 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Macquarie to Helensburgh. However, there are services departing from Port Macquarie and arriving at Charles Harper Park, Parkes St via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand D, Miranda Interchange, Kiora Rd, Stand 6 and Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Macquarie station to Helensburgh station. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Helensburgh Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Port Macquarie and Helensburgh is 375 km. The road distance is 428.5 km.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Helensburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 26m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Port Macquarie to Helensburgh, including transfers.
Port Macquarie to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Port Macquarie station.
Port Macquarie to Helensburgh train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Helensburgh is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs $45 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Helensburgh, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Helensburgh Station via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, and Central Station in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Port Macquarie to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–240
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–270
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Helensburgh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Town Hall Station to Helensburgh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Helensburgh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Helensburgh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
Train from Town Hall Station to Helensburgh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Wauchope Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Wauchope Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $65–100
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Port Macquarie to Chatswood
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Port Macquarie to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Port Macquarie to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $95–140
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Port Macquarie to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Port Macquarie to Helensburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Port Macquarie to Helensburgh train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Macquarie to Helensburgh is 429 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Port Macquarie to Helensburgh.
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