How to travel from Swansea to Broken Hill, Australia

The distance between Swansea and Broken Hill is around 1,122km (697 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

5 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Broken Hill (BHQ).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$775($520)
Operated by

FlyPelican

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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Broken Hill Station.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Broken Hill.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Distance1,146km (712 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Broken Hill

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Broken Hill by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$140 ($95) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$775 ($520).

The distance between Swansea and Broken Hill is around 1,122km (697 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 962km (598 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Swansea and Broken Hill by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Broken Hill is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$775 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Broken Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Morisset Station and Strathfield Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.

Transport for NSW and NSW TrainLink run train services between Swansea and Broken Hill. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 15h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Watt St Opp Customs House and Dubbo. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Sid Foggs Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Swansea and Broken Hill. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Swansea and Broken Hill. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Broken Hill (BHQ) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Swansea to Broken Hill. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Swansea to Broken Hill typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and and arrive into Broken Hill (BHQ).

The closest major airport to Broken Hill is Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill. Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) 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 Swansea and Broken Hill. The distance is around 1,146km (712 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Broken Hill is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Broken Hill

Transport options from Swansea to Broken Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 45m
A$775($520)
hourly1,134km (705 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
A$410($275)
hourly1,122km (697 miles)
Train
15h 20m
A$240($160)
twice a week1,259km (782 miles)
Bus
16hrs
A$140($95)
3 times a week1,194km (742 miles)
Drive
12h 45m
A$215($145)
on demand1,146km (712 miles)

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Airports near Broken Hill

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

BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill
MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Broken Hill
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
427km (265 miles) from Broken Hill