How to travel from Airlie Beach to Port Augusta, Australia
The distance between Airlie Beach and Port Augusta is around 2,591km (1,610 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Port Augusta 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 Port Augusta → Airlie Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Whyalla (WYA), Bus
Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta.
- Duration7h 5m
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical costA$715($480)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Augusta.
- Duration2 days 12h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$635($425)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Port Augusta.
- Duration2 days 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$685($460)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Port Augusta.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Distance2,591km (1,610 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Port Augusta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Port Augusta by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 3 days 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$715 ($480).
The distance between Airlie Beach and Port Augusta is around 2,591km (1,610 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,740km (1,081 miles)
It takes around 10h 5m to get from Airlie Beach and Port Augusta by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 5m and will set you back approx A$715 ($480).
The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Port Augusta, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 7h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Airlie Beach and Port Augusta. It typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Airlie Beach to Port Augusta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney, Albury and 85 Franklin St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 12h.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Airlie Beach and Port Augusta. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Airlie Beach to Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Adelaide (ADL) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 10h 5m.
The closest major airport to Port Augusta is Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta. Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) (OLP) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Port Augusta. The distance is around 2,591km (1,610 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 5m and will usually cost around A$800 ($535).
Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Port Augusta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Whyalla (WYA), Bus + 3 similar | 7h 5m | A$715($480) | twice daily | 2,938km (1,826 miles) |
| Bus to Mackay, plane | 8h 60m | A$760($510) | once daily | 2,893km (1,797 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 5m | A$800($535) | twice daily | 3,055km (1,898 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 50m | A$605($405) | once daily | 2,915km (1,811 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 12h | A$635($425) | once daily | 4,203km (2,612 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 2 days 13h | A$685($460) | once a week | 4,093km (2,543 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 3 days 18h | A$200($135) | once a week | 4,038km (2,509 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 3 days 21h | A$255($170) | once a week | 4,254km (2,644 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | A$490($330) | on demand | 2,591km (1,610 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Airlie Beach and Port Augusta
Bus companies
Stateliner
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
V/Line
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airports near Port Augusta
The following major airports near Port Augusta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta
Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Port Augusta
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Distance
- 281km (175 miles) from Port Augusta