How to travel from Port Lincoln to Albany, Australia

The distance between Port Lincoln and Albany is around 2,264km (1,407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Albany by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Albany (ALH).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time5h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$945($635)
Operated by

Qantas

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Drive

Drive to Albany.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Distance2,264km (1,407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Lincoln and Albany

There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Albany by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$780 ($525) and will take around 2 days 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$945 ($635).

The distance between Port Lincoln and Albany is around 2,264km (1,407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,638km (1,018 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Port Lincoln and Albany by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Albany is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$945 ($635).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Albany, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$780 ($525) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Lincoln and Albany. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Port Lincoln and Albany. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 5h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Port Lincoln to Albany. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Port Lincoln to Albany typically takes around 5h 20m. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).

The closest major airport to Albany is Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Albany. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) 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 Lincoln and Albany. The distance is around 2,264km (1,407 miles) by road and it will take around 23hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Albany is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$945 ($635).

How do I get from Port Lincoln to Albany

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Lincoln and Albany

Transport options from Port Lincoln to Albany
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 40m
A$945($635)
on demand2,762km (1,716 miles)
Plane and Bus10h 25m
A$795($535)
once daily2,805km (1,743 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
23hrs
A$430($290)
on demand2,264km (1,407 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train2 days 20h
A$780($525)
once a week3,528km (2,192 miles)

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Airports near Albany

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

ALH
Albany Airport (ALH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Albany
BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
272km (169 miles) from Albany
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
387km (241 miles) from Albany