How to travel from Burnie to Broome, Australia
The distance between Burnie and Broome is around 3,508km (2,180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Burnie to Broome by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Broome → Burnie if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Burnie (BWT) to Broome (BME).
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time5h 50m
- Typical costA$660($445)
Regional Express
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Adelaide and then to Darwin then take the bus to Broome.
- Duration4 days 5h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$1,595($1,075)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Broome.
- Duration2 days 11h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$805($545)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Burnie and Broome
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Burnie to Broome by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$660 ($445) and will take around 6h 50m.
The distance between Burnie and Broome is around 3,508km (2,180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,419km (2,124 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Burnie and Broome by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Burnie to Broome is to fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx A$660 ($445).
The cheapest way to travel between Burnie and Broome is to fly which will typically cost around A$660 ($445) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Burnie and Broome. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Burnie and Broome. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Burnie and Broome. Flights depart from Burnie (BWT) and arrive at Broome (BME) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 5h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Burnie to Broome. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 6h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Burnie to Broome typically takes around 5h 50m. Flights depart from Burnie (BWT) and and arrive into Broome (BME).
The closest major airport to Broome is Broome International Airport (BME) (BME) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Broome. Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) (PHE) and Barimunya Airport (BYP) (BYP) 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 Burnie to Broome. We recommend that you take the bus to Devonport Interchange then fly from Devonport (DPO) to Broome (BME). instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Burnie to Broome is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around A$695 ($465).
Compare travel optionsbetween Burnie and Broome
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 6h 50m | A$660($445) | every 3 hours | 3,508km (2,180 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 15m | A$695($465) | every 2 hours | 3,581km (2,225 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, plane | 8h 35m | A$970($655) | every 20 mins | 3,752km (2,331 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 5h | A$1,595($1,075) | twice a week | 6,228km (3,870 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry and train | 5 days 12h | A$1,650($1,110) | once a week | 8,482km (5,271 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2 days 11h | A$805($545) | twice daily | 5,476km (3,403 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Burnie and Broome
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Sharp Aviation
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Merseylink
Redline
Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd
Train operators
PTV Overland
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
XPT
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airports near Broome
The following major airports near Broome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Broome International Airport (BME)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Broome
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
- Distance
- 463km (288 miles) from Broome
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
- Distance
- 614km (381 miles) from Broome