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 26m
Cheapest option
Bus via Chatswood • 8h 2m
3 alternative options
Bus • 6h
Train • 7h 36m
Drive • 4h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Sydney to Port Macquarie is to bus via Chatswood, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 2m.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Port Macquarie is to fly which costs $130 - $210 and takes 3h 26m.
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 26m 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 26m and costs $130 - $210. 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 5m.
Sydney to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Port Macquarie station.

- Distance: 314.1 km
- Duration: 3h 26m
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Qantas and Regional Express fly from Sydney to Port Macquarie every 4 hours. 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 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $400

- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $320

- 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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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
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 70+ hotels available in Port Macquarie. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $18 - $21.