How to travel from Swan Hill to St Helens, Australia
The distance between Swan Hill and St Helens is around 996km (619 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Swan Hill to St Helens by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out St Helens → Swan Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration7h 50m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costA$290($195)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St and then to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration18h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$365($245)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$395($265)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and St Helens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to St Helens by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$230 ($155) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$290 ($195).
The distance between Swan Hill and St Helens is around 996km (619 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 781km (485 miles)
It takes around 16h 20m to get from Swan Hill and St Helens by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to St Helens is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx A$290 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and St Helens is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$230 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swan Hill and St Helens. We recommend that you take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 7h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swan Hill and St Helens. We recommend that you take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 7h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to St Helens. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 8h 15m.
The closest major airport to St Helens is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from St Helens. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) 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 Swan Hill to St Helens. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens. instead which will take 16h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to St Helens is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 16h 20m and will usually cost around A$395 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and St Helens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 7h 50m | A$290($195) | 4 times a week | 1,319km (820 miles) |
| Bus to Mildura, plane | 9h 55m | A$420($285) | 4 times a week | 1,379km (857 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 15m | A$230($155) | twice daily | 996km (619 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, plane and bus | 10h 25m | A$410($275) | twice daily | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 18h 20m | A$365($245) | twice daily | 1,053km (654 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 20m | A$395($265) | twice daily | 1,019km (633 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swan Hill and St Helens
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Bus companies
Redline
Calow's Coaches
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Train operators
V/Line
Airports near St Helens
The following major airports near St Helens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from St Helens
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from St Helens
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from St Helens