There are 6 ways to get from Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Gold Coast Airport
best- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane OOL - PQQ
6h 11m$354–756Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 32
11h 3m$44–206Bus via Gold Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Port Macquariebus Au001
10h 25m$66–120Drive 455.3 km
- Drive from Varsity Lakes to Port Macquariecar 455.3 km
4h 53m$82–118Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 1 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
5h 6m$233–632Bus
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Port Macquariebus Pm11
11h 46m$70–100
Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie is to train which costs $40 - $210 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Varsity Sound Ave near Azzurra Dr and arriving at Port Macquarie via Bilinga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Varsity Lakes station to Port Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Wauchope Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Varsity Lakes and Port Macquarie is 392 km. The road distance is 455.3 km.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie without a car is to bus via Gold Coast Airport which takes 10h 25m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie, including transfers.
Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bilinga station.
Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $350 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Gold Coast Airport, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 10h 25m, you could also train, which costs $40 - $210 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Bilinga to Port Macquarie once daily. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 8h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 1 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–29
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Bilinga to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Burleigh Heads to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Port Macquarie station.
Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Varsity Lakes to Port Macquarie.
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