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How to get fromPort Macquarie to Lord Howe Islandby train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Lord Howe Island by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane SYD - LDH
    10h 59m
    $659–1,172

  2. Bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to MacLeanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane BNK - LDH
    24h 5m
    $584–1,821

  3. Fly from Port Macquarie

    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane PQQ - LDH
    5h 39m
    $803–2,504

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$602Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Port Macquarie to Lord Howe Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,267.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia?

Regional Express, FlexFlight ApS, and Qantas fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) twice a week.

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