How to travel from Burnie to Port Lincoln, Australia
The distance between Burnie and Port Lincoln is around 1,301km (808 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Burnie to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, 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 Port Lincoln → Burnie if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Burnie (BWT) to Port Lincoln (PLO).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costA$580($390)
Qantas
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the bus to South Eastern Fwy and then to Port Lincoln.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$545($365)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Adelaide then take the bus to Port Lincoln.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$555($375)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Port Lincoln.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$570($380)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Burnie and Port Lincoln
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Burnie to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$470 ($315) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$580 ($390).
The distance between Burnie and Port Lincoln is around 1,301km (808 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,127km (700 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Burnie and Port Lincoln by plane.
The quickest way to get from Burnie to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$580 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Burnie and Port Lincoln is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$470 ($315) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Burnie and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Burnie and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Burnie and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Burnie (BWT) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 3h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Burnie to Port Lincoln. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Burnie to Port Lincoln typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Burnie (BWT) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Burnie to Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Burnie to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around A$580 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Burnie and Port Lincoln
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 25m | A$580($390) | every 3 hours | 1,301km (808 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | A$625($420) | every 2 hours | 1,374km (854 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, plane | 5h 35m | A$470($315) | every 20 mins | 1,482km (921 miles) |
Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry | 1 day 8h | A$545($365) | once a week | 2,014km (1,252 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 7h | A$555($375) | twice a week | 2,002km (1,244 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | A$570($380) | twice daily | 1,858km (1,154 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | A$560($380) | 3 times a week | 1,660km (1,031 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Burnie and Port Lincoln
Bus companies
Merseylink
Firefly Express
V/Line
Yorke Peninsula Coaches
Stateliner
Train operators
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Spencer Gulf Searoad
Airports near Port Lincoln
The following major airports near Port Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
- Distance
- 241km (150 miles) from Port Lincoln
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Distance
- 246km (153 miles) from Port Lincoln