How to travel from Broken Hill to Seventeen Seventy, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Seventeen Seventy is around 1,920km (1,193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Seventeen Seventy 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Bundaberg (BDB) then take the bus to Taunton.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,170($790)
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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station then Brisbane and then to Miriam Vale.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$580($390)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle then Brisbane and then to Taunton.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$490($330)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Cooroy station platform 1 then take the bus to Taunton.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$540($365)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Seventeen Seventy.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Distance1,920km (1,193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Seventeen Seventy

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Seventeen Seventy by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$490 ($330) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,170 ($790).

The distance between Broken Hill and Seventeen Seventy is around 1,920km (1,193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,340km (833 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Broken Hill and Seventeen Seventy by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Seventeen Seventy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx A$1,170 ($790).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Seventeen Seventy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$490 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Broken Hill and Seventeen Seventy. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Broken Hill to Seventeen Seventy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station, Brisbane and Miriam Vale. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Broken Hill and Seventeen Seventy. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 Seventeen Seventy. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Seventeen Seventy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle, Brisbane and Taunton. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

NSW TrainLink, Sid Foggs Coaches, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Seventeen Seventy. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 16h 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 Seventeen Seventy. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Bundaberg (BDB) then take the bus to Taunton. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Seventeen Seventy is Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) which is approximately 75km (46 miles) from Seventeen Seventy. Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Seventeen Seventy. The distance is around 1,920km (1,193 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Seventeen Seventy is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$1,170 ($790).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Seventeen Seventy

Transport options from Broken Hill to Seventeen Seventy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
7hrs
A$1,170($790)
once daily2,113km (1,313 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
A$580($390)
twice a week2,597km (1,614 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
A$490($330)
3 times a week2,698km (1,676 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 17h
A$540($365)
twice a week2,767km (1,719 miles)
Drive
21h 35m
A$365($245)
on demand1,920km (1,193 miles)

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Airports near Seventeen Seventy

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

GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Seventeen Seventy
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
163km (102 miles) from Seventeen Seventy
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
380km (236 miles) from Seventeen Seventy