How to travel from Airlie Beach to Swan Hill, Australia
The distance between Airlie Beach and Swan Hill is around 2,310km (1,436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swan Hill → Airlie Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill.
- Duration7h 55m
- Flight time4h 25m
- Typical costA$425($285)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Albury and then to Swan Hill.
- Duration2 days
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$510($340)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Swan Hill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$425 ($285) and will take around 7h 55m.
The distance between Airlie Beach and Swan Hill is around 2,310km (1,436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,750km (1,087 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Airlie Beach and Swan Hill by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx A$425 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$425 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 7h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Airlie Beach and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 2 days and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Airlie Beach to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days.
Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Airlie Beach and Swan Hill. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 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 Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 7h 55m.
The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Swan Hill. The distance is around 2,362km (1,468 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around A$425 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Swan Hill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 7h 55m | A$425($285) | twice daily | 2,441km (1,517 miles) |
| Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train | 8h 25m | A$585($390) | twice daily | 2,310km (1,436 miles) |
| Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train | 8h 45m | A$550($370) | twice daily | 2,327km (1,446 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 45m | A$505($340) | 4 times a week | 2,628km (1,633 miles) |
Bus | 2 days | A$510($340) | once daily | 3,357km (2,086 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | A$445($300) | on demand | 2,362km (1,468 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Airlie Beach and Swan Hill
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Train operators
V/Line
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Swan Hill
The following major airports near Swan Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mildura Airport (MQL)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
Griffith Airport (GFF)
- Distance
- 258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill