How to travel from Broome to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Broome and Point Lookout is around 4,231km (2,629 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Broome 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 → Broome if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Broome (BME) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration9h 40m
- Flight time7hrs
- Typical costA$1,160($780)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration5 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,350($910)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration2 days
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$995($670)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broome and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Broome to Point Lookout by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$995 ($670) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,200 ($810).
The distance between Broome and Point Lookout is around 4,231km (2,629 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,369km (2,093 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Broome and Point Lookout by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Broome to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx A$1,200 ($810).
The cheapest way to travel between Broome and Point Lookout is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$995 ($670) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Broome and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the train to Park Road station platform 3 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 8h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Broome and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the train to Park Road station platform 3 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 8h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Broome to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 9h 40m.
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 Broome to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Brisbane (BNE) then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 9h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broome to Point Lookout is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around A$1,160 ($780).
Compare travel optionsbetween Broome and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 9h 40m | A$1,160($780) | every 2 hours | 5,370km (3,337 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 8h 55m | A$1,200($810) | every 2 hours | 4,231km (2,629 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 10h 30m | A$1,145($770) | twice daily | 4,284km (2,662 miles) |
| Fly to Maroochydore (MCY), train and ferry | 10h 40m | A$1,280($860) | every 2 hours | 4,772km (2,965 miles) |
| Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp (WTB), bus and ferry | 11h 10m | A$1,435($965) | 5 times a day | 4,742km (2,947 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 5 days 5h | A$1,350($910) | once a week | 7,784km (4,837 miles) |
| Bus to Palmerston, train and ferry | 5 days 14h | A$1,300($875) | once a week | 7,621km (4,735 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2 days | A$995($670) | every 2 hours | 4,715km (2,930 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Broome and Point Lookout
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Premier Motor Service
Murrays Coaches
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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