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.
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 from Ballina (BNK) to Broken Hill (BHQ).
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Take the bus to Newcastle then Dubbo and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.
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Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Broken Hill Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 5m | A$665($450) | hourly | 1,549km (962 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 50m | A$625($420) | 4 times a day | 1,716km (1,066 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | A$235($160) | 3 times a week | 1,812km (1,126 miles) |
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$225($150) | twice a week | 1,968km (1,223 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 2h | A$210($140) | twice a week | 1,926km (1,197 miles) |
Drive | 16h 55m | A$280($190) | on demand | 1,498km (931 miles) |
Qantas
Regional Express
FlyPelican
Virgin Australia
Byron Bay Express
Premier Motor Service
Sid Foggs Coaches
NSW TrainLink
The following major airports near Broken Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.