How to travel from Ballarat to Broome, Australia
The distance between Ballarat and Broome is around 3,791km (2,355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballarat to Broome by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Broome → Ballarat if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Broome (BME).
- Duration10h 20m
- Flight time5h 45m
- Typical costA$720($485)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Broome Visitor Centre.
- Duration3 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,095($735)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Broome
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Broome by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$720 ($485) and will take around 10h 20m.
The distance between Ballarat and Broome is around 3,791km (2,355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,032km (1,884 miles)
It takes around 10h 20m to get from Ballarat and Broome by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Broome is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 20m and will set you back approx A$720 ($485).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Broome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$720 ($485) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Broome. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 10h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballarat and Broome. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 10h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Broome. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 10h 20m.
The closest major airport to Broome is Broome International Airport (BME) (BME) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Broome. Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) (PHE) and Barimunya Airport (BYP) (BYP) 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 Ballarat and Broome. The distance is around 4,882km (3,034 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Broome is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around A$720 ($485).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Broome
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 10h 20m | A$720($485) | 5 times a week | 3,791km (2,355 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 14h | A$1,095($735) | once a week | 5,995km (3,725 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 3 days 16h | A$1,450($975) | twice a week | 5,585km (3,470 miles) |
Drive | 2 days | A$645($435) | on demand | 4,882km (3,034 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballarat and Broome
Bus companies
V-Line
Firefly Express
Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
PTV Overland
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
Airports near Broome
The following major airports near Broome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Broome International Airport (BME)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Broome
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
- Distance
- 463km (288 miles) from Broome
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
- Distance
- 614km (381 miles) from Broome