How to travel from Port Augusta to Esperance, Australia
The distance between Port Augusta and Esperance is around 1,870km (1,162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Esperance by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Esperance → Port Augusta if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Esperance (EPR).
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time5h 45m
- Typical costA$1,350($905)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance.
- Duration2 days 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$680($455)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Esperance
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Esperance by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$680 ($455) and will take around 2 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,350 ($905).
The distance between Port Augusta and Esperance is around 1,870km (1,162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,483km (922 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Port Augusta and Esperance by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Esperance is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx A$1,350 ($905).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Esperance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$680 ($455) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Esperance. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Augusta and Esperance. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Esperance. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Esperance is Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Esperance. Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Augusta and Esperance. The distance is around 1,870km (1,162 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Esperance is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$1,350 ($905).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Augusta and Esperance
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 7hrs | A$1,350($905) | twice daily | 3,029km (1,882 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, Fly | 9h 50m | A$1,310($880) | twice daily | 3,051km (1,896 miles) |
| Bus to Port Lincoln, Fly | 10h 45m | A$1,160($780) | 3 times a week | 3,352km (2,083 miles) |
| Bus to Whyalla, plane | 11h 25m | A$1,415($955) | 3 times a week | 3,361km (2,088 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, plane | 14h 10m | A$1,305($880) | 3 times a week | 3,383km (2,102 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 21h | A$680($455) | once a week | 3,719km (2,311 miles) |
Drive | 18h 60m | A$355($240) | on demand | 1,870km (1,162 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Augusta and Esperance
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Alliance Airlines
Bus companies
Stateliner
Transwa
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Esperance
The following major airports near Esperance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Esperance Airport (EPR)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Esperance
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
- Distance
- 344km (214 miles) from Esperance
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 594km (369 miles) from Esperance