How to travel from St Helens to Swan Hill, Australia
The distance between St Helens and Swan Hill is around 956km (594 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from St Helens to Swan Hill by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swan Hill → 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 Mildura (MQL) then take the bus to Swan Hill.
- Duration7h 50m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costA$470($315)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Launceston Transit Centre Cornwall Square and then to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Swan Hill.
- Duration18h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$370($250)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Swan Hill.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$410($275)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Helens and Swan Hill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Helens to Swan Hill by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$220 ($150) and will take around 7h 50m.
The distance between St Helens and Swan Hill is around 956km (594 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 781km (485 miles)
It takes around 16h 25m to get from St Helens and Swan Hill by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from St Helens to Swan Hill is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx A$220 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between St Helens and Swan Hill is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$220 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Helens and Swan Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill. instead which will take 7h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Helens and Swan Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Bendigo and then to Swan Hill. instead which will take 7h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Helens to Swan Hill. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Mildura (MQL) then take the bus to Swan Hill. instead which will take 7h 50m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from St Helens to Swan Hill. We recommend that you drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Swan Hill. instead which will take 16h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Helens to Swan Hill is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 16h 25m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Helens and Swan Hill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 50m | A$470($315) | 4 times a week | 1,319km (820 miles) |
| Bus to Launceston Transit Centre, Cornwall Square, plane | 10hrs | A$365($245) | 4 times a week | 1,379km (857 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 50m | A$220($150) | twice daily | 956km (594 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 18h 45m | A$370($250) | twice daily | 1,052km (654 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 25m | A$410($275) | twice daily | 1,020km (634 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Helens and Swan Hill
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Bus companies
Calow's Coaches
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Train operators
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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.
Mildura Airport (MQL)
- Distance
- 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
Griffith Airport (GFF)
- Distance
- 258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill