How to travel from Ballina to Broken Hill, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Broken Hill is around 1,498km (931 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballina to Broken Hill by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Broken Hill (BHQ).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$665($450)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 3 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle then Dubbo and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$235($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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train
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Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train

Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Broken Hill Station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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car
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Drive

Drive to Broken Hill.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Distance1,498km (931 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Broken Hill

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Broken Hill by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$210 ($140) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$665 ($450).

The distance between Ballina and Broken Hill is around 1,498km (931 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,211km (752 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Ballina and Broken Hill by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Broken Hill is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx A$665 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Broken Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$210 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Broken Hill. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Broken Hill (BHQ). instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle and Dubbo. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Sid Foggs Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Ballina and Broken Hill. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ballina and Broken Hill. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Broken Hill (BHQ) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Ballina to Broken Hill. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ballina to Broken Hill typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Broken Hill (BHQ).

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ballina and Broken Hill. The distance is around 1,498km (931 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Broken Hill is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around A$665 ($450).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Broken Hill

Transport options from Ballina to Broken Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 5m
A$665($450)
hourly1,549km (962 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 50m
A$625($420)
4 times a day1,716km (1,066 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
A$235($160)
3 times a week1,812km (1,126 miles)
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train + 1 similar
1 day 2h
A$225($150)
twice a week1,968km (1,223 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 2h
A$210($140)
twice a week1,926km (1,197 miles)
Drive
16h 55m
A$280($190)
on demand1,498km (931 miles)

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Airports near Broken Hill

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

BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill
MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Broken Hill
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
427km (265 miles) from Broken Hill