How to travel from Burnie to Swan Hill, Australia
The distance between Burnie and Swan Hill is around 725km (451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Burnie to Swan Hill by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swan Hill → Burnie if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train
Fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costA$350($235)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the bus to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$355($240)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Swan Hill.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$355($240)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Swan Hill.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$375($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Burnie and Swan Hill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Burnie to Swan Hill by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$225 ($155) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$350 ($235).
The distance between Burnie and Swan Hill is around 725km (451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 667km (415 miles)
It takes around 14h 10m to get from Burnie and Swan Hill by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Burnie to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx A$350 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Burnie and Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$225 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Burnie and Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Burnie and Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Burnie to Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 7h 25m.
The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Swan Hill. We recommend that you drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Swan Hill. instead which will take 14h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Burnie to Swan Hill is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 10m and will usually cost around A$375 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Burnie and Swan Hill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train + 4 similar | 6h 25m | A$350($235) | twice daily | 725km (451 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 25m | A$450($300) | 4 times a week | 1,089km (677 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 50m | A$390($265) | 4 times a week | 1,162km (722 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7h 25m | A$225($155) | twice daily | 818km (508 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 45m | A$380($255) | twice daily | 799km (496 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 20m | A$355($240) | twice daily | 866km (538 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 15h 35m | A$355($240) | twice daily | 835km (519 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 10m | A$375($250) | twice daily | 826km (513 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Burnie and Swan Hill
Airlines
Sharp Aviation
Qantas
Regional Express
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Merseylink
Train operators
V/Line
Airports near Swan Hill
The following major airports near Swan Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mildura Airport (MQL)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
Griffith Airport (GFF)
- Distance
- 258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill