How to travel from Alice Springs to Bathurst, Australia
The distance between Alice Springs and Bathurst is around 3,551km (2,206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Bathurst 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 Bathurst → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time6h 30m
- Typical costA$1,335($895)
Qantas
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration3 days 9h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$830($560)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Distance3,551km (2,206 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Bathurst
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Bathurst by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$830 ($560) and will take around 3 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,335 ($895).
The distance between Alice Springs and Bathurst is around 3,551km (2,206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,872km (1,163 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Alice Springs and Bathurst by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Bathurst is to fly which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$1,335 ($895).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Bathurst, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$830 ($560) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alice Springs and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 6h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Bathurst. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 6h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Bathurst. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 6h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Alice Springs to Bathurst typically takes around 6h 30m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Bathurst. The distance is around 3,551km (2,206 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Bathurst is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$1,335 ($895).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Bathurst
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 6h 55m | A$1,335($895) | on demand | 3,833km (2,382 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 13h 30m | A$970($655) | once daily | 5,008km (3,112 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 9h | A$830($560) | once a week | 4,617km (2,869 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 3 days 12h | A$1,045($700) | once a week | 4,632km (2,878 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | A$670($450) | on demand | 3,551km (2,206 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and Bathurst
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Transwa
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Airports near Bathurst
The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Orange Airport (OAG)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Bathurst