How to travel from Albany to Port Augusta, Australia
The distance between Albany and Port Augusta is around 2,329km (1,447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Albany 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 → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costA$1,030($690)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Port Augusta.
- Duration2 days 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$660($445)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Port Augusta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Port Augusta by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$480 ($325) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,030 ($690).
The distance between Albany and Port Augusta is around 2,329km (1,447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,856km (1,153 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Albany and Port Augusta by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$1,030 ($690).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Port Augusta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$480 ($325) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albany to Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 55m.
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 Albany and Port Augusta. The distance is around 2,329km (1,447 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$1,030 ($690).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Port Augusta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 5h 55m | A$1,030($690) | twice daily | 2,814km (1,748 miles) |
| Fly to Adelaide (ADL), Bus | 8h 50m | A$605($405) | twice daily | 2,836km (1,762 miles) |
| Fly to Port Lincoln (PLO), Bus | 9h 55m | A$1,140($765) | 3 times a week | 3,137km (1,949 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10h 50m | A$1,110($750) | once daily | 2,857km (1,775 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, plane | 13h 45m | A$480($325) | once daily | 2,879km (1,789 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 6h | A$660($445) | once a week | 3,403km (2,115 miles) |
Drive | 23h 40m | A$440($295) | on demand | 2,329km (1,447 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Port Augusta
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Alliance Airlines
Bus companies
Stateliner
Transwa
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
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