How to travel from Broken Hill to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Broken Hill and Point Lookout is around 1,595km (991 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Point Lookout by plane, ferry, 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 Point Lookout → Broken Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costA$760($510)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$310($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 then Newcastle and then to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$340($230)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration18h 10m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$405($270)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Point Lookout by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$290 ($195) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$760 ($510).
The distance between Broken Hill and Point Lookout is around 1,595km (991 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,270km (789 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Broken Hill and Point Lookout by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Point Lookout is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$760 ($510).
The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Point Lookout is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$290 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Broken Hill and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Broken Hill to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) 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 Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Point Lookout is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around A$760 ($510).
Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 6h 20m | A$760($510) | every 2 hours | 1,769km (1,099 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 7h 10m | A$730($490) | every 2 hours | 1,787km (1,110 miles) |
| Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp (WTB), bus and ferry | 7h 55m | A$1,010($680) | 5 times a day | 1,864km (1,158 miles) |
| Fly to Maroochydore (MCY), train and ferry | 8h 20m | A$850($575) | every 2 hours | 1,981km (1,231 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 8h 50m | A$775($520) | twice daily | 1,840km (1,143 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | A$310($210) | twice a week | 2,159km (1,341 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 9h | A$290($195) | twice a week | 2,212km (1,374 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 7h | A$340($230) | 3 times a week | 2,081km (1,293 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 10m | A$405($270) | every 2 hours | 1,595km (991 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Broken Hill and Point Lookout
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Premier Motor Service
Murrays Coaches
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout