The distance between Ballarat and Broken Hill is around 753km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballarat to Broken Hill by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Ouyen Community Park/Oke St then Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.
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Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Broken Hill Station.
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There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Broken Hill by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$82 ($55) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$145 ($95).
The distance between Ballarat and Broken Hill is around 753km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Ballarat and Broken Hill by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Broken Hill is to drive which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$145 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Broken Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$82 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballarat and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ballarat to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross and Central Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT and NSW TrainLink run train services between Ballarat and Broken Hill. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ouyen Community Park/Oke St, Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St and Eighth St/Deakin Ave. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
V/Line, Public Transport Victoria and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Ballarat and Broken Hill. Buses run twice a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Broken Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Ouyen Community Park/Oke St then Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop. instead which will take 10hrs.
The closest major airport to Broken Hill is Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill. Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ballarat and Broken Hill. The distance is around 753km (468 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Broken Hill is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around A$82 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 10hrs | A$82($55) | twice a week | 801km (498 miles) |
Bus via Mildura | 10h 30m | A$90($62) | 4 times a week | 799km (497 miles) |
Train | 1 day 2h | A$225($150) | twice a week | 2,174km (1,351 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | A$145($95) | on demand | 753km (468 miles) |
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The following major airports near Broken Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.