How to travel from Broken Hill to Port Augusta, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Port Augusta is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Port Augusta by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Port AugustaBroken Hill if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$485($325)
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Bus

Take the bus to Royal Adelaide Hospital North Tce and then to Port Augusta.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$120($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Augusta.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance413km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Port Augusta

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Port Augusta by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$105 ($72) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$485 ($325).

The distance between Broken Hill and Port Augusta is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 352km (219 miles)

It takes around 11hrs to get from Broken Hill and Port Augusta by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Port Augusta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$485 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Port Augusta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$105 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Port Augusta. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Port Augusta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Royal Adelaide Hospital North Tce and Adelaide. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

NSW TrainLink, Stateliner and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Port Augusta. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Broken Hill to Port Augusta. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Port Augusta is Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta. Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) (OLP) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Port Augusta. The distance is around 413km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Port Augusta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around A$120 ($80).

How do I get from Broken Hill to Port Augusta

Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Port Augusta

Transport options from Broken Hill to Port Augusta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 10m
A$485($325)
twice daily743km (462 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
11hrs
A$120($80)
4 times a week842km (523 miles)
Bus via Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce11hrs
A$110($75)
once a week843km (524 miles)
Bus via Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St11h 50m
A$105($72)
4 times a week823km (512 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
A$79($53)
on demand413km (257 miles)

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Airports near Port Augusta

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

WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta
OLP
Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
238km (148 miles) from Port Augusta
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
281km (175 miles) from Port Augusta