How to travel from Broken Hill to Airlie Beach, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Airlie Beach is around 2,178km (1,354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Airlie Beach 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

Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$750($505)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle then Brisbane and then to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$435($290)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Airlie Beach.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Distance2,178km (1,354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Airlie Beach

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Airlie Beach by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$435 ($290) and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$750 ($505).

The distance between Broken Hill and Airlie Beach is around 2,178km (1,354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,488km (924 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Broken Hill and Airlie Beach by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$750 ($505).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$435 ($290) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Airlie Beach. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Airlie Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle, Belford St Before Chatham St, Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and Brisbane. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 22h.

NSW TrainLink, Sid Foggs Coaches, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Airlie Beach. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Airlie Beach. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Airlie Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Broken Hill to Airlie Beach typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).

The closest major airport to Airlie Beach is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Broken Hill and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 2,178km (1,354 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$750 ($505).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Airlie Beach

Transport options from Broken Hill to Airlie Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 50m
A$750($505)
on demand2,492km (1,549 miles)
Fly to Hamilton Island (HTI)6h 15m
A$670($450)
every 3 hours2,495km (1,550 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 20m
A$790($535)
once daily2,655km (1,650 miles)
Bus
1 day 22h
A$435($290)
3 times a week3,282km (2,040 miles)
Drive
24h 40m
A$410($275)
on demand2,178km (1,354 miles)

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Airports near Airlie Beach

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

HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach
PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
30km (18 miles) from Airlie Beach
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
490km (305 miles) from Airlie Beach