What is the cheapest way to get from Thornton to Port Macquarie?

The cheapest way to get from Thornton to Port Macquarie is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thornton to Port Macquarie?

The fastest way to get from Thornton to Port Macquarie is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Thornton and Port Macquarie?

No, there is no direct bus from Thornton to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Hexham and arriving at Port Macquarie via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Thornton and Port Macquarie?

No, there is no direct train from Thornton station to Port Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Thornton Station and arriving at Wauchope Station via Maitland Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Thornton to Port Macquarie?

The distance between Thornton and Port Macquarie is 239 km. The road distance is 231.3 km.

How do I travel from Thornton to Port Macquarie without a car?

The best way to get from Thornton to Port Macquarie without a car is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Thornton to Port Macquarie?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Thornton to Port Macquarie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thornton to Port Macquarie bus from?

Thornton to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hexham station.

Where do I catch the Thornton to Port Macquarie train from?

Thornton to Port Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.

Train or bus from Thornton to Port Macquarie?

The best way to get from Thornton to Port Macquarie is to bus which takes 4h 37m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $180 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Thornton to Port Macquarie bus arrive?

Thornton to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Port Macquarie station.

Where does the Thornton to Port Macquarie train arrive?

Thornton to Port Macquarie train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Wauchope Station.

Can I drive from Thornton to Port Macquarie?

Yes, the driving distance between Thornton to Port Macquarie is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Thornton to Port Macquarie.

Where can I stay near Port Macquarie?

There are 355+ hotels available in Port Macquarie.

Thornton to Port Macquarie - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Thornton to Port Macquarie by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hexham to Port Macquariebus Pm12
4h 37m
$40–62
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 33 / ...
6h 6m
$33–172
Drive 231.3 km
1. Drive from Thornton to Port Macquariecar 231.3 km
2h 32m
$41–60
Bus via Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Port Macquariebus Au001
5h 55m
$39–67

Thornton to Port Macquarie by train and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 239.2 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Thornton, NSW, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hexham to Port Macquarie once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 3h 30m. 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.

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