How to travel from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie, Australia
The distance between Port Augusta and Kalgoorlie is around 1,868km (1,161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie 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 Kalgoorlie → Port Augusta if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Kalgoorlie (KGI).
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time5h 15m
- Typical costA$1,375($925)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Perth and then to Kalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie.
- Duration2 days 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$680($460)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Kalgoorlie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$680 ($460) and will take around 2 days 18h. 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$1,375 ($925).
The distance between Port Augusta and Kalgoorlie is around 1,868km (1,161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,553km (965 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Port Augusta and Kalgoorlie by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx A$1,375 ($925).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Kalgoorlie, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$680 ($460) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Kalgoorlie. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Kalgoorlie (KGI). instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Augusta and Kalgoorlie. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Kalgoorlie (KGI). instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Kalgoorlie (KGI). instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Kalgoorlie is Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kalgoorlie. Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) 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 Kalgoorlie. The distance is around 1,868km (1,161 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$1,375 ($925).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Augusta and Kalgoorlie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 7hrs | A$1,375($925) | twice daily | 2,977km (1,850 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, Fly | 9h 50m | A$1,260($850) | twice daily | 2,999km (1,864 miles) |
| Bus to Port Lincoln, Fly | 10h 45m | A$1,110($750) | 3 times a week | 3,301km (2,051 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 18h | A$680($460) | once a week | 3,641km (2,263 miles) |
Drive | 18h 55m | A$350($235) | on demand | 1,868km (1,161 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Augusta and Kalgoorlie
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Stateliner
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Transwa
Airports near Kalgoorlie
The following major airports near Kalgoorlie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Kalgoorlie
Esperance Airport (EPR)
- Distance
- 328km (204 miles) from Kalgoorlie
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 540km (335 miles) from Kalgoorlie