How to travel from Swan Hill to Port Lincoln, Australia

The distance between Swan Hill and Port Lincoln is around 788km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Swan Hill to Port Lincoln by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Port Lincoln (PLO).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$395($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to 85 Franklin St and then to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,101km (684 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Port Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Port Lincoln by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$395 ($265).

The distance between Swan Hill and Port Lincoln is around 788km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 704km (438 miles)

It takes around 17h 50m to get from Swan Hill and Port Lincoln by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Port Lincoln is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$395 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Port Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Swan Hill and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swan Hill and Port Lincoln. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swan Hill to Port Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 85 Franklin St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.

V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Swan Hill and Port Lincoln. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 17h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Port Lincoln. We recommend that you take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) 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 Swan Hill and Port Lincoln. The distance is around 1,101km (684 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Port Lincoln is to take the bus which takes, on average, 17h 50m and will usually cost around A$185 ($125).

How do I get from Swan Hill to Port Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and Port Lincoln

Transport options from Swan Hill to Port Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5h 15m
A$395($265)
4 times a week828km (515 miles)
Train and Plane7h 30m
A$565($380)
twice daily1,269km (789 miles)
Bus to 85 Franklin St, Fly9h 25m
A$275($185)
once daily788km (489 miles)
Bus
17h 50m
A$185($125)
3 times a week1,223km (760 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
A$210($140)
on demand1,101km (684 miles)

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Airports near Port Lincoln

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

PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Port Lincoln
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Port Lincoln