How to travel from Beechworth to Swansea, Australia

The distance between Beechworth and Swansea is around 701km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Beechworth to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$190($125)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Central Station and then to Morisset Station.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Albury then Sydney and then to Charlestown.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$155($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance701km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beechworth and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Beechworth to Swansea by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$145 ($95) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$190 ($125).

The distance between Beechworth and Swansea is around 701km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 580km (361 miles)

It takes around 11h 50m to get from Beechworth and Swansea by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beechworth to Swansea is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$190 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Beechworth and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$145 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Beechworth and Swansea. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Beechworth to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wangaratta, Central Station and Morisset Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

XPT and Transport NSW run train services between Beechworth and Swansea. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Beechworth and Swansea. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Beechworth to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Sydney and Charlestown. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

PTV Regional Transit, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Beechworth and Swansea. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beechworth to Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Cardiff Station. instead which will take 6h 5m.

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 Beechworth and Swansea. The distance is around 701km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beechworth to Swansea is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around A$200 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Beechworth and Swansea

Transport options from Beechworth to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5hrs
A$190($125)
twice daily1,217km (756 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 5m
A$195($130)
twice daily705km (438 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 30m
A$145($95)
every 20 mins1,158km (720 miles)
Train
11h 50m
A$200($135)
once daily900km (559 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
A$155($105)
once daily852km (530 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
A$95($63)
on demand701km (436 miles)

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Airports near Swansea

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Swansea
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Swansea
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Swansea