There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Port Macquarie by plane, 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 3h 32m
$121 - $163
Cheapest option
Bus via Chatswood • 7h 44m
$43 - $70
3 alternative options
Bus • 6h
$40 - $110
Train • 7h 36m
$50 - $75
Drive • 4h 10m
$45 - $70
Sydney to Port Macquarie by bus
The bus journey time between Sydney and Port Macquarie is around 6h 22m and covers a distance of around 406 km. The fastest bus normally takes 6h. Services are operated by Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service. Typically 16 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Bus route overview
First and last buses
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Sydney to Port Macquarie bus schedules
Buses departing Friday, August 6, 2021
Buses departing Saturday, August 7, 2021
Buses departing Sunday, August 8, 2021
Buses departing Monday, August 9, 2021
Buses departing Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Buses departing Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Buses departing Thursday, August 12, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Port Macquarie is 1800 020 080.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Port Macquarie is subject to regional advice.
The social distance requirement in Port Macquarie is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1800 020 080.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Sydney to Port Macquarie is to drive, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Port Macquarie is to fly which costs $120 - $170 and takes 3h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney and arriving at Port Macquarie. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Sydney and Port Macquarie is 314 km. The road distance is 383.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Port Macquarie without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Sydney to Port Macquarie, including transfers.
Sydney to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $120 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 6h, you could also train, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 36m.
The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Port Macquarie Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Sydney to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Port Macquarie station.
- Distance: 314.1 km
- Duration: 3h 32m
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Qantas and Regional Express fly from Sydney to Port Macquarie once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Sydney to Port Macquarie once daily. Tickets cost $60 - $110 and the journey takes 6h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $320
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
- Economy
- $50 - $75
- First Class
- $65 - $100
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $110
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $60 - $90
- Advantage
- $70 - $100
- Premium
- $75 - $110
- Phone
- +61244235233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Sydney to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Port Macquarie is 383 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Sydney to Port Macquarie.
Qantas and Regional Express offer flights from Sydney Airport to Port Macquarie Airport.
There are 147+ hotels available in Port Macquarie. Prices start at $125 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $18.