How to travel from Alice Springs to Batemans Bay, Australia
The distance between Alice Springs and Batemans Bay is around 2,301km (1,430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Batemans Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Batemans Bay → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Promenade Plaza Orient St.
- Duration7h 10m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costA$515($345)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Canberra and then to Promenade Plaza Orient St.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$490($330)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Southern Cross and then to Bairnsdale Station then take the bus to Orient St.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$710($475)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Batemans Bay (bay).
- Duration1 day 4h
- Distance2,701km (1,678 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Batemans Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Batemans Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$490 ($330) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$515 ($345).
The distance between Alice Springs and Batemans Bay is around 2,301km (1,430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,059km (1,279 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Alice Springs and Batemans Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Batemans Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx A$515 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Batemans Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$490 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Batemans Bay. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Promenade Plaza Orient St. instead which will take 7h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Batemans Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Batemans Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury and Canberra. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.
Greyhound Australia, V-Line and Murrays Coaches run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Batemans Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to Batemans Bay. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Promenade Plaza Orient St. instead which will take 7h 10m.
The closest major airport to Batemans Bay is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Merimbula Airport (MIM) (MIM) 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 Alice Springs and Batemans Bay. The distance is around 2,701km (1,678 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Batemans Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$515 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Batemans Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 10m | A$515($345) | once daily | 2,432km (1,511 miles) |
| Fly to Merimbula (MIM), Bus | 8hrs | A$515($350) | twice daily | 2,531km (1,573 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 35m | A$570($380) | twice daily | 2,301km (1,430 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 16h | A$490($330) | once daily | 2,950km (1,833 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 21h | A$710($475) | once a week | 3,125km (1,942 miles) |
| Train to Adelaide Parklands, bus | 2 days 4h | A$975($655) | once a week | 3,514km (2,183 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | A$360($240) | on demand | 2,701km (1,678 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and Batemans Bay
Bus companies
Murrays Coaches
Premier Motor Service
V-Line
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
Transport NSW
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
PTV Overland
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airports near Batemans Bay
The following major airports near Batemans Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Batemans Bay
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Batemans Bay
Merimbula Airport (MIM)
- Distance
- 136km (85 miles) from Batemans Bay