How to travel from Port Augusta to Cygnet, Australia
The distance between Port Augusta and Cygnet is around 1,568km (974 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Cygnet by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cygnet → Port Augusta if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costA$510($340)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Cygnet.
- Duration24h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$555($375)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Cygnet
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Cygnet by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$410 ($275) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$510 ($340).
The distance between Port Augusta and Cygnet is around 1,568km (974 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,439km (894 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Port Augusta and Cygnet by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Cygnet is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$510 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Cygnet is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$410 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Cygnet. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Augusta and Cygnet. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Cygnet. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Cygnet is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Cygnet. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) 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 Port Augusta to Cygnet. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Cygnet is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around A$510 ($340).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Augusta and Cygnet
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 10m | A$510($340) | twice daily | 1,568km (974 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, plane | 8hrs | A$410($275) | twice daily | 1,590km (988 miles) |
| Bus to Whyalla, plane | 8h 5m | A$820($550) | twice daily | 1,682km (1,045 miles) |
| Bus to Port Lincoln, plane | 8h 55m | A$485($325) | 3 times a week | 1,892km (1,176 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 40m | A$555($375) | twice daily | 1,801km (1,119 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Augusta and Cygnet
Bus companies
Stateliner
Tassielink Transit
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Airports near Cygnet
The following major airports near Cygnet offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Cygnet
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 180km (112 miles) from Cygnet
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 227km (141 miles) from Cygnet