How to travel from Broken Hill to Port Lincoln, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Port Lincoln is around 691km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Port Lincoln by bus, ferry, car and plane. 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 Port Lincoln (PLO).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$460($310)
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Drive

Drive to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance754km (469 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Port Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Port Lincoln by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around A$225 ($150) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$460 ($310).

The distance between Broken Hill and Port Lincoln is around 691km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 14h 25m to get from Broken Hill and Port Lincoln by bus and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx A$460 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Port Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$225 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Broken Hill and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Port Lincoln. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 2h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Broken Hill to Port Lincoln typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO).

The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) 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 Lincoln. The distance is around 754km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Port Lincoln is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 25m and will usually cost around A$225 ($150).

How do I get from Broken Hill to Port Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Port Lincoln

Transport options from Broken Hill to Port Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
A$460($310)
on demand691km (429 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
7h 50m
A$145($95)
on demand754km (469 miles)
Bus and Ferry14h 25m
A$225($150)
3 times a week950km (590 miles)

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Airports near Port Lincoln

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

PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Port Lincoln
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Port Lincoln