The distance between Port Lincoln and Echuca is around 1,100km (684 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Echuca by plane, bus, 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 from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca.
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Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Echuca.
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There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Echuca by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 20h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$525 ($355).
The distance between Port Lincoln and Echuca is around 1,100km (684 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 820km (510 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Port Lincoln and Echuca by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$525 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Lincoln and Echuca. It typically takes around 20h 50m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Lincoln to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 50m.
Stateliner and V/Line run regular bus services between Port Lincoln and Echuca. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 20h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Lincoln to Echuca. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Echuca is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Echuca. Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Lincoln and Echuca. The distance is around 1,256km (781 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Echuca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around A$525 ($355).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | A$525($355) | 6 times a week | 1,100km (684 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 55m | A$505($340) | once daily | 1,278km (794 miles) |
Bus | 20h 50m | A$200($135) | 3 times a week | 1,381km (858 miles) |
Drive | 13h 35m | A$240($160) | on demand | 1,256km (781 miles) |
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The following major airports near Echuca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.