How to travel from Albury to Swansea, Australia

The distance between Albury and Swansea is around 646km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Albury to Swansea by plane, train, bus 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 Albury (ABX) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Central Station and then to Morisset Station.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Charlestown.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$155($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance657km (408 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Albury to Swansea by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$155 ($105) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$185 ($125).

The distance between Albury and Swansea is around 646km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 545km (339 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Albury and Swansea by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Swansea is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$185 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$155 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Swansea. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Morisset Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

XPT and Transport NSW run train services between Albury and Swansea. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Swansea. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Charlestown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Albury and Swansea. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Swansea. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Swansea. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Swansea typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).

The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Swansea. The distance is around 657km (408 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Swansea is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around A$195 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Swansea

Transport options from Albury to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4hrs
A$185($125)
hourly1,157km (719 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
A$195($130)
hourly646km (401 miles)
Train
10h 35m
A$195($130)
once daily792km (492 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
A$155($105)
once daily792km (492 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
A$88($59)
on demand657km (408 miles)

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Airports near Swansea

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Swansea
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Swansea
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Swansea