How to travel from Broken Hill to Geelong, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Geelong is around 841km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Geelong by plane, bus, train 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 Avalon (AVV).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,030($695)
Operated by

Qantas

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop, Bendigo Station/Railway Pl then Footscray and then to Geelong.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$120($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$220($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Geelong.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance841km (523 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Geelong

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Geelong by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$120 ($80) and will take around 12h 40m. 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$1,030 ($695).

The distance between Broken Hill and Geelong is around 841km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 737km (458 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Broken Hill and Geelong by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Geelong is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$1,030 ($695).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$120 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Broken Hill and Geelong. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Broken Hill to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Broken Hill and Geelong. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 1h, 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 Broken Hill and Geelong. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mildura Station Coach Stop, Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and Footscray. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

NSW TrainLink and V/Line run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Geelong. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Geelong. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Avalon (AVV) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Geelong. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Broken Hill to Geelong typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and and arrive into Avalon (AVV).

The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Geelong. The distance is around 841km (523 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Geelong is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$1,030 ($695).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Geelong

Transport options from Broken Hill to Geelong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
A$1,030($695)
on demand1,711km (1,063 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
A$120($80)
4 times a week1,007km (626 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
A$220($150)
twice a week2,142km (1,331 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
A$160($105)
on demand841km (523 miles)

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Airports near Geelong

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Geelong
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Geelong
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Geelong