How to travel from Seventeen Seventy to Broken Hill, Australia

The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Broken Hill is around 1,920km (1,193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Seventeen Seventy to Broken Hill 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 Broken HillSeventeen Seventy if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Bundaberg, Fly

Take the bus to Bundaberg then fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Broken Hill (BHQ).

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time4h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,245($840)
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Strathfield Station and then to Broken Hill Station.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$580($390)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Newcastle then Dubbo and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$530($355)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Aspley Gympie Road and then to Sydney then take the train to Broken Hill Station.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$450($300)
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Drive

Drive to Broken Hill.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Distance1,920km (1,193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seventeen Seventy and Broken Hill

There are several options for getting from Seventeen Seventy to Broken Hill by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$450 ($300) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,245 ($840).

The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Broken Hill is around 1,920km (1,193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,340km (833 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Seventeen Seventy and Broken Hill by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Broken Hill is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx A$1,245 ($840).

The cheapest way to travel between Seventeen Seventy and Broken Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$450 ($300) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seventeen Seventy and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Miriam Vale, Brisbane Roma Street and Strathfield Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Seventeen Seventy and Broken Hill. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 9h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seventeen Seventy and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taunton, Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Newcastle and Dubbo. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Sid Foggs Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Seventeen Seventy and Broken Hill. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seventeen Seventy to Broken Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Hervey Bay then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Broken Hill (BHQ). instead which will take 8h 15m.

The closest major airport to Broken Hill is Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill. Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Seventeen Seventy and Broken Hill. The distance is around 1,920km (1,193 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Broken Hill is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around A$815 ($550).

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Transport options from Seventeen Seventy to Broken Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bundaberg, Fly + 4 similar
7h 15m
A$1,245($840)
once daily2,112km (1,312 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 15m
A$815($550)
once daily2,164km (1,344 miles)
Bus to Rockhampton, plane9h 55m
A$1,120($755)
once daily2,535km (1,575 miles)
Train and Plane10hrs
A$1,090($730)
twice daily2,208km (1,372 miles)
Train to Landsborough, plane10h 50m
A$1,065($715)
once daily2,195km (1,364 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
A$580($390)
twice a week2,597km (1,614 miles)
Bus
1 day 14h
A$530($355)
3 times a week2,676km (1,663 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 18h
A$450($300)
twice a week2,837km (1,763 miles)
Drive
21h 35m
A$365($245)
on demand1,920km (1,193 miles)

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Airports near Broken Hill

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

BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill
MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Broken Hill
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
427km (265 miles) from Broken Hill