The distance between Port Augusta and Broken Hill is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Broken Hill by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Broken Hill → Port Augusta if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Broken Hill (BHQ).
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Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.
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There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Broken Hill by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$110 ($74) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$455 ($305).
The distance between Port Augusta and Broken Hill is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 352km (219 miles)
It takes around 10h 45m to get from Port Augusta and Broken Hill by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Broken Hill is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$455 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Broken Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$110 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Broken Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Broken Hill (BHQ). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
Stateliner, Greyhound Australia and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Broken Hill. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Broken Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Broken Hill (BHQ). instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Broken Hill is Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill. Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Augusta and Broken Hill. The distance is around 413km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Broken Hill is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around A$120 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 3h 10m | A$455($305) | twice daily | 743km (461 miles) |
Bus via Adelaide + 1 similar | 10h 20m | A$110($74) | 4 times a week | 825km (513 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | A$120($80) | 4 times a week | 844km (524 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | A$79($53) | on demand | 413km (257 miles) |
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NSW TrainLink
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The following major airports near Broken Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.