How to travel from Broken Hill to Swansea, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Swansea is around 1,124km (699 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Swansea by plane, train, bus 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 Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$745($500)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Morisset Station.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$230($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration15h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Distance1,148km (713 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Swansea by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$140 ($95) and will take around 15h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$745 ($500).

The distance between Broken Hill and Swansea is around 1,124km (699 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 962km (598 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Broken Hill and Swansea by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Swansea is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$745 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Broken Hill and Swansea. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Broken Hill to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station and Morisset Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

NSW TrainLink and Transport for NSW run train services between Broken Hill and Swansea. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 15h 35m, 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 Swansea. It typically takes around 15h 60m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and Newcastle. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 60m.

NSW TrainLink and Sid Foggs Coaches run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Swansea. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 15h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Swansea. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Swansea. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Broken Hill to Swansea typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).

The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Swansea. The distance is around 1,148km (713 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Swansea is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Swansea

Transport options from Broken Hill to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 30m
A$745($500)
hourly1,135km (705 miles)
Plane and Train6h 5m
A$410($275)
hourly1,124km (699 miles)
Train
15h 35m
A$230($155)
twice a week1,258km (781 miles)
Bus
15h 60m
A$140($95)
3 times a week1,193km (742 miles)
Drive
12h 45m
A$215($145)
on demand1,148km (713 miles)

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Airports near Swansea

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Swansea
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Swansea
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Swansea