How to travel from St Helens to Port Augusta, Australia
The distance between St Helens and Port Augusta is around 1,520km (944 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 60m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from St Helens to Port Augusta by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Augusta → St Helens if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta.
- Duration5h 60m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costA$425($285)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Port Augusta.
- Duration23h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$540($360)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Helens and Port Augusta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Helens to Port Augusta by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$425 ($285) and will take around 5h 60m.
The distance between St Helens and Port Augusta is around 1,520km (944 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,352km (840 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from St Helens and Port Augusta by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from St Helens to Port Augusta is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx A$425 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between St Helens and Port Augusta is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$425 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Helens and Port Augusta. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Helens and Port Augusta. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Helens to Port Augusta. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 60m.
The closest major airport to Port Augusta is Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta. Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) (OLP) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from St Helens to Port Augusta. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Whyalla (WYA) then take the bus to Port Augusta. instead which will take 5h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Helens to Port Augusta is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around A$425 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Helens and Port Augusta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 60m | A$425($285) | twice daily | 1,520km (944 miles) |
| Bus to Midland Hwy, Epping Forest Roadhouse, plane | 8h 15m | A$800($535) | twice daily | 1,776km (1,104 miles) |
| Bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station, plane | 8h 50m | A$495($330) | twice daily | 1,542km (958 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 45m | A$540($360) | twice daily | 1,710km (1,062 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Helens and Port Augusta
Bus companies
Calow's Coaches
Stateliner
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Qantas
Airports near Port Augusta
The following major airports near Port Augusta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Port Augusta
Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Port Augusta
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Distance
- 281km (175 miles) from Port Augusta