How to travel from Ballarat to Port Augusta, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Port Augusta is around 922km (573 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballarat to Port Augusta by bus, plane, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$540($365)
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Port Augusta.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$125($84)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$165($110)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Port Augusta.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Distance922km (573 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Port Augusta

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Port Augusta by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$125 ($84) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$540 ($365).

The distance between Ballarat and Port Augusta is around 922km (573 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 791km (491 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Ballarat and Port Augusta by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Port Augusta is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx A$540 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Port Augusta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$125 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Port Augusta. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 7h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Port Augusta. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Port Augusta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Firefly Express, Stateliner, Greyhound Australia and V/Line run regular bus services between Ballarat and Port Augusta. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Port Augusta. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 7h 20m.

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 Ballarat and Port Augusta. The distance is around 922km (573 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Port Augusta is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around A$540 ($365).

How do I get from Ballarat to Port Augusta

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Port Augusta

Transport options from Ballarat to Port Augusta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
7h 20m
A$540($365)
5 times a week1,007km (626 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 45m
A$125($84)
4 times a week948km (589 miles)
Bus via Dundas St/Market St14h 50m
A$140($95)
5 times a week1,004km (624 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
12h 45m
A$165($110)
twice a week983km (611 miles)
Train to Ararat, bus12h 45m
A$160($105)
once a week984km (612 miles)
Drive
10h 5m
A$175($115)
on demand922km (573 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