How to travel from Albury to Port Augusta, Australia

The distance between Albury and Port Augusta is around 1,089km (677 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Albury 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 AugustaAlbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$780($525)
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Bus

Take the bus to 85 Franklin St and then to Port Augusta.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Port Augusta.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$220($150)
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Drive

Drive to Port Augusta.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Distance1,110km (690 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Port Augusta

There are several options for getting from Albury to Port Augusta by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$165 ($110) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$780 ($525).

The distance between Albury and Port Augusta is around 1,089km (677 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 930km (578 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Albury and Port Augusta by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$780 ($525).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Port Augusta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$165 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Port Augusta. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Port Augusta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 85 Franklin St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 15m.

V/Line, Stateliner and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Albury and Port Augusta. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albury to Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Albury and Port Augusta. The distance is around 1,110km (690 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$780 ($525).

How do I get from Albury to Port Augusta

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Port Augusta

Transport options from Albury to Port Augusta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
A$780($525)
twice daily1,089km (677 miles)
Fly to Adelaide (ADL), Bus7hrs
A$595($400)
twice daily1,111km (691 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 15m
A$180($120)
once daily1,252km (778 miles)
Bus via 85 Franklin St19hrs
A$165($110)
once daily1,234km (767 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
18h 40m
A$220($150)
twice a week1,441km (896 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus18h 40m
A$215($145)
once a week1,442km (896 miles)
Drive
12h 5m
A$210($140)
on demand1,110km (690 miles)

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Airports near Port Augusta

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

WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta
OLP
Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
238km (148 miles) from Port Augusta
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
281km (175 miles) from Port Augusta