How to travel from Swan Hill to Port Arthur, Australia

The distance between Swan Hill and Port Arthur is around 1,100km (683 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8hrs.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Port ArthurSwan Hill if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$365($245)
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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$690($465)
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Train to Watergardens, plane and bus

Take the train to Watergardens then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$435($295)
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Train to Bendigo, plane and bus

Take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$790($530)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Port Arthur

There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Port Arthur by train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$365 ($245) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$690 ($465).

The distance between Swan Hill and Port Arthur is around 1,100km (683 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 943km (586 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Swan Hill and Port Arthur by train, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Port Arthur is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx A$690 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Port Arthur is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$365 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Port Arthur. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd. instead which will take 8h 30m.

The closest major airport to Port Arthur is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Port Arthur. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Port Arthur is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around A$365 ($245).

How do I get from Swan Hill to Port Arthur

Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and Port Arthur

Transport options from Swan Hill to Port Arthur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
8h 30m
A$365($245)
once daily1,100km (683 miles)
Bus and Plane
8hrs
A$690($465)
4 times a week1,422km (884 miles)
Train to Watergardens, plane and bus
9h 25m
A$435($295)
once daily1,141km (709 miles)
Train to Bendigo, plane and bus
8h 55m
A$790($530)
once daily2,043km (1,270 miles)

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Airports near Port Arthur

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

HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Port Arthur
LST
Launceston Airport (LST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Port Arthur
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Port Arthur