There are 4 ways to get from Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Heatherbrae to Port Macquariebus Pm12
5h 10m$40–62Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maitland Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 33 / ...
7h 14m$38–180Drive 216.7 km
- Drive from Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquariecar 216.7 km
2h 30m$39–57Bus via Customs House, Watt St
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Port Macquariebus Au001
6h 41m$43–71
Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Federation Dr Opp Sassin Cres and arriving at Port Macquarie via Raymond Terrace Shopping Centre, Sturgeon St and Heatherbrae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Stephens Shire station to Port Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Hexham Station and arriving at Wauchope Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Port Stephens Shire and Port Macquarie is 250 km. The road distance is 216.7 km.
The best way to get from Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie, including transfers.
Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Heatherbrae station.
Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $180 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Port Stephens Shire, NSW, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Heatherbrae to Port Macquarie once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Maitland Station to Wauchope Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–160 and the journey takes 3h 45m. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–60
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Heatherbrae to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Newcastle to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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 Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Port Macquarie station.
Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Wauchope Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Port Stephens Shire to Port Macquarie.
There are 353+ hotels available in Port Macquarie.