Port Macquarie is serviced by Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) for air travel, while regional and intercity bus services operate from its central bus stops. For rail connections, passengers typically connect via coach services to train lines from nearby hubs.
Direct flights arrive at Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) from major cities like Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, and Melbourne. Flights from Sydney typically take around 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, with one-way fares starting from approximately $91-141 AUD and round trips from $207-480 AUD.
Regular bus services connect Port Macquarie with Sydney and Brisbane. A bus journey from Sydney takes approximately 6 to 7 hours and costs between $44 and $150 AUD. Services from Brisbane take around 10 hours 45 minutes, with fares starting from $81 AUD.
While there isn't a direct train station in Port Macquarie, NSW TrainLink operates coach services that connect to regional train lines. A combined coach and train trip from Sydney (Central Station) can take approximately 7 hours 37 minutes to 8 hours 45 minutes, with costs ranging from $14 to $40 AUD.
Driving from Sydney to Port Macquarie typically covers a distance of 385 to 395 kilometers, with a non-stop travel time of about 4 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours via the M1 and Pacific Highway. Car rental services are available at Port Macquarie Airport and within the city, with daily rates varying (e.g., SUV rentals average S$90/day, with cheaper options around S$52/day in certain months).
Within Port Macquarie, local bus services operated by Busways run throughout the CBD and surrounding areas. Taxis, ride-share services, and airport shuttle buses are also readily available. Ferries provide vehicle access across the Hastings River to the North Shore.
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