How to travel from Port Fairy to Swan Hill, Australia

The distance between Port Fairy and Swan Hill is around 443km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Port Fairy to Swan Hill by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Ballarat then Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$65($44)
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V/Line

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Drive

Drive to Swan Hill.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance443km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Fairy and Swan Hill

There are several options for getting from Port Fairy to Swan Hill by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$65 ($44) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$85 ($57).

The distance between Port Fairy and Swan Hill is around 443km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Port Fairy and Swan Hill by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Fairy to Swan Hill is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$85 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Fairy and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$65 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Fairy and Swan Hill. We recommend that you drive to Swan Hill. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Fairy and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Fairy to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Warrnambool Station/Merri St, Ballarat and Bendigo Station/Railway Pl. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

V/Line run regular bus services between Port Fairy and Swan Hill. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Fairy to Swan Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballarat then Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and then to Swan Hill. instead which will take 7h 20m.

The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Fairy and Swan Hill. The distance is around 443km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Fairy to Swan Hill is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around A$65 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Port Fairy and Swan Hill

Transport options from Port Fairy to Swan Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 20m
A$65($44)
5 times a week530km (329 miles)
Drive
5hrs
A$85($57)
on demand443km (275 miles)

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Airports near Swan Hill

The following major airports near Swan Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill