Broken Hill Airport has regular flights from Sydney and Adelaide, operated by regional airlines. The NSW TrainLink Outback Xplorer runs between Sydney and Broken Hill once a week in each direction, and the Indian Pacific passes through on its way between Sydney and Perth.
Routes at a glance
| From | By | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Flight | About 2 h 30 | Regional flights to Broken Hill (BHQ); check current schedules. |
| Sydney (Central) | Outback Xplorer train | About 13 h | Weekly; book well ahead. |
| Adelaide | Flight / car | About 1 h 15 / 6 h | Adelaide is much closer than Sydney. |
| Sydney | Car | About 12–13 h | About 1,150 km via Dubbo or the Barrier Highway; split over two days. |
| Orange | Car | About 9–10 h | Via Dubbo, Cobar and Wilcannia. |
Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.
Getting around Broken Hill
The city centre is walkable. For the Living Desert, Silverton and the plains you need a car or a tour. For Mutawintji and Menindee, check road conditions, carry water and fuel, and remember that many rental cars are not allowed on unsealed roads.
Outback driving
Distances between towns are huge. Fill up whenever you can, avoid driving at dawn and dusk because of animals, and carry plenty of water. Roads can close after rain. See the NSW transport guide for more.
