How to travel from Albany to Port Lincoln, Australia

The distance between Albany and Port Lincoln is around 2,264km (1,407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Albany to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albany (ALH) to Port Lincoln (PLO).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,020($685)
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Regional Express

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Drive

Drive to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Distance2,264km (1,407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Port Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Albany to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$765 ($515) and will take around 2 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,020 ($685).

The distance between Albany and Port Lincoln is around 2,264km (1,407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,638km (1,018 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Albany and Port Lincoln by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albany to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$1,020 ($685).

The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Port Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$765 ($515) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albany and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albany and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 4h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Albany to Port Lincoln. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albany to Port Lincoln typically takes around 4h 50m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO).

The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) 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 Lincoln. The distance is around 2,264km (1,407 miles) by road and it will take around 23hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around A$1,020 ($685).

How do I get from Albany to Port Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Port Lincoln

Transport options from Albany to Port Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 10m
A$1,020($685)
on demand2,762km (1,716 miles)
Bus and Plane10hrs
A$1,105($745)
once daily2,805km (1,743 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
23hrs
A$430($290)
on demand2,264km (1,407 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry2 days 9h
A$765($515)
once a week3,510km (2,181 miles)

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Airports near Port Lincoln

The following major airports near Port Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Port Lincoln
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Port Lincoln