How to travel from Port Augusta to Port Arthur, Australia
The distance between Port Augusta and Port Arthur is around 1,598km (993 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Port Arthur by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Arthur → 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 Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costA$515($345)
Multiple operators
Bus to Adelaide, plane
Take the bus to Adelaide then fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
- Duration8h 40m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costA$415($280)
Multiple operators
Bus to Port Lincoln, plane
Take the bus to Port Lincoln then fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
- Duration9h 35m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costA$490($330)
Multiple operators
Bus to Whyalla, plane
Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre No.230 Liverpool St and then to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
- Duration8h 50m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costA$825($555)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Port Arthur
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Port Arthur by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$415 ($280) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$515 ($345).
The distance between Port Augusta and Port Arthur is around 1,598km (993 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,476km (917 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Port Augusta and Port Arthur by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Port Arthur is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$515 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Port Arthur is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$415 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Port Arthur. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Port Arthur is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Port Arthur. 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
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Port Arthur is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$515 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Augusta and Port Arthur
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 5h 50m | A$515($345) | once daily | 1,598km (993 miles) |
Bus to Adelaide, plane | 8h 40m | A$415($280) | once daily | 1,620km (1,007 miles) |
Bus to Port Lincoln, plane | 9h 35m | A$490($330) | 3 times a week | 1,922km (1,194 miles) |
Bus to Whyalla, plane | 8h 50m | A$825($555) | once daily | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Augusta and Port Arthur
Bus companies
Stateliner
Tassielink Transit
Redline
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Airports near Port Arthur
The following major airports near Port Arthur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Port Arthur
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Port Arthur
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 248km (154 miles) from Port Arthur