How to travel from Airlie Beach to Broome, Australia
The distance between Airlie Beach and Broome is around 3,960km (2,461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Broome by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Broome → Airlie Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Broome (BME).
- Duration8h 35m
- Flight time7h 20m
- Typical costA$1,115($750)
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Adelaide Parklands and then to Darwin then take the bus to Broome.
- Duration5 days 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,820($1,225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Broome
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Broome by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$1,115 ($750) and will take around 8h 35m.
The distance between Airlie Beach and Broome is around 3,960km (2,461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,793km (1,735 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Airlie Beach and Broome by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Broome is to fly which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx A$1,115 ($750).
The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Broome, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around A$1,115 ($750) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Broome. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 8h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Airlie Beach and Broome. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 8h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Airlie Beach and Broome. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and arrive at Broome (BME) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Airlie Beach to Broome. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 8h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Airlie Beach to Broome typically takes around 7h 20m. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and and arrive into Broome (BME).
The closest major airport to Broome is Broome International Airport (BME) (BME) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Broome. Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) (PHE) and Barimunya Airport (BYP) (BYP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Airlie Beach and Broome. The distance is around 3,960km (2,461 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Broome is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around A$1,115 ($750).
Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Broome
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 8h 35m | A$1,115($750) | hourly | 4,936km (3,067 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 40m | A$1,145($770) | once daily | 5,450km (3,386 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 5 days 16h | A$1,820($1,225) | once a week | 8,694km (5,402 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 5 days 21h | A$1,395($935) | once a week | 8,738km (5,429 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 6 days 3h | A$1,435($965) | once a week | 9,019km (5,604 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | A$750($505) | on demand | 3,960km (2,461 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Airlie Beach and Broome
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Airnorth
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Integrity Coach Lines
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Airports near Broome
The following major airports near Broome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Broome International Airport (BME)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Broome
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
- Distance
- 463km (288 miles) from Broome
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
- Distance
- 614km (381 miles) from Broome