How to travel from Broken Hill to Burnie, Australia
The distance between Broken Hill and Burnie is around 1,115km (693 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Burnie by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Burnie → Broken Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Burnie (BWT).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costA$555($375)
Regional Express
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop then Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and then to Footscray then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration22h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$440($295)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop and then to Swan Hill then take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration22h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$425($285)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.
- Duration19h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$465($315)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Burnie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Burnie by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$420 ($280) and will take around 24h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$555 ($375).
The distance between Broken Hill and Burnie is around 1,115km (693 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,086km (675 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Broken Hill and Burnie by plane.
The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Burnie is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$555 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Burnie is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$420 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Broken Hill and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Burnie. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Burnie (BWT) - via Mildura (MQL). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Burnie. There is however a flight that goes via Mildura (MQL) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Broken Hill to Burnie typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and and arrive into Burnie (BWT).
The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Broken Hill to Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Burnie is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$555 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Burnie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 15m | A$555($375) | every 3 hours | 1,115km (693 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | A$500($335) | every 2 hours | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 22h 50m | A$440($295) | 4 times a week | 1,411km (877 miles) |
| Bus to Mildura Station, Coach Stop, ferry | 24h 25m | A$420($280) | 4 times a week | 1,404km (873 miles) |
| Bus to Mildura Station, Coach Stop, ferry | 1 day 2h | A$425($285) | 3 times a week | 1,419km (882 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 22h 15m | A$425($285) | 4 times a week | 1,367km (849 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 20m | A$465($315) | twice daily | 1,327km (824 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Broken Hill and Burnie
Bus companies
Merseylink
NSW TrainLink
V/Line
Public Transport Victoria
Firefly Express
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Burnie
The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Burnie
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Burnie
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Burnie