How to travel from Ballina to Broome, Australia
The distance between Ballina and Broome is around 3,993km (2,481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballina to Broome by plane, bus, 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 → Ballina if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Broome (BME).
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time6h 30m
- Typical costA$900($605)
Qantas
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Central Station then Adelaide Parklands and then to Darwin then take the bus to Broome.
- Duration4 days 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,890($1,270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Broome
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballina to Broome by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$770 ($520) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$900 ($605).
The distance between Ballina and Broome is around 3,993km (2,481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,407km (2,117 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Ballina and Broome by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Broome is to fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx A$900 ($605).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Broome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$770 ($520) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Broome. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballina and Broome. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ballina and Broome. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Broome (BME) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 6h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Ballina to Broome. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 6h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Ballina to Broome typically takes around 6h 30m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Broome (BME).
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 Ballina and Broome. The distance is around 4,827km (3,000 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 Ballina to Broome is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$900 ($605).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Broome
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 6h 50m | A$900($605) | every 2 hours | 3,993km (2,481 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 25m | A$770($520) | twice daily | 4,158km (2,584 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4 days 23h | A$1,890($1,270) | once a week | 7,486km (4,652 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 5 days 3h | A$1,530($1,030) | once a week | 7,867km (4,888 miles) |
Drive | 2 days | A$640($430) | on demand | 4,827km (3,000 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballina and Broome
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd
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