How to travel from Bathurst to Swansea, Australia
The distance between Bathurst and Swansea is around 3,852km (2,393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bathurst to Swansea by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swansea → Bathurst if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Newcastle (NTL).
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time6h 45m
- Typical costA$1,305($880)
Regional Express
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Morisset Station.
- Duration3 days 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$940($635)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bathurst and Swansea
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bathurst to Swansea by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$620 ($420) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,305 ($880).
The distance between Bathurst and Swansea is around 3,852km (2,393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Bathurst and Swansea by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bathurst to Swansea is to fly which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$1,305 ($880).
The cheapest way to travel between Bathurst and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$620 ($420) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bathurst and Swansea. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 8h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bathurst and Swansea. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 8h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bathurst and Swansea. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Bathurst to Swansea. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 8h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bathurst to Swansea typically takes around 6h 45m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).
The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Bathurst and Swansea. The distance is around 3,889km (2,416 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bathurst to Swansea is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around A$1,305 ($880).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bathurst and Swansea
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 8h 25m | A$1,305($880) | hourly | 4,666km (2,899 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 9h 20m | A$730($490) | hourly | 3,852km (2,393 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 13h 5m | A$870($585) | once daily | 4,027km (2,502 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 14h 40m | A$620($420) | once daily | 3,898km (2,422 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 12h | A$940($635) | once a week | 4,527km (2,813 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | A$735($495) | on demand | 3,889km (2,416 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bathurst and Swansea
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Transwa
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Swansea
The following major airports near Swansea offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Swansea
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Swansea
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 218km (135 miles) from Swansea