The distance between Bathurst and Broome is around 2,066km (1,284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bathurst to Broome by plane, bus 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 Albany (ALH) to Broome (BME).
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Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale and then to Broome Visitor Centre.
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There are several options for getting from Bathurst to Broome by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$375 ($255) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$670 ($450).
The distance between Bathurst and Broome is around 2,066km (1,284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,219km (2,000 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bathurst and Broome by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bathurst to Broome is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$670 ($450).
The cheapest way to travel between Bathurst and Broome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$375 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bathurst and Broome. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bathurst and Broome. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bathurst to Broome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany, Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale and Perth Stn Platform 5. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.
Transwa and Integrity Coach Lines run regular bus services between Bathurst and Broome. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bathurst and Broome. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Broome (BME) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Bathurst to Broome. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bathurst to Broome typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bathurst and Broome. The distance is around 2,586km (1,607 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bathurst to Broome is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$670 ($450).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 10m | A$670($450) | hourly | 2,066km (1,284 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 9h 35m | A$590($395) | once daily | 2,112km (1,313 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 17h | A$375($255) | twice a week | 3,133km (1,947 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | A$490($330) | on demand | 2,586km (1,607 miles) |
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The following major airports near Broome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.