How to travel from Alice Springs to Burnie, Australia
The distance between Alice Springs and Burnie is around 2,274km (1,413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Burnie by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Burnie → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Burnie (BWT).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical costA$515($345)
Qantas
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$505($340)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Bendigo Station then take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$545($370)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$445($300)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Burnie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Burnie by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$445 ($300) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$515 ($345).
The distance between Alice Springs and Burnie is around 2,274km (1,413 miles).
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Alice Springs and Burnie by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Burnie is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$515 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Burnie is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$445 ($300) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alice Springs and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Burnie. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Burnie (BWT) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Burnie. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Alice Springs to Burnie typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Burnie (BWT).
The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. 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 Alice Springs to Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Devonport Interchange and then to Burnie City Terminus. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Burnie is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$560 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Burnie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 40m | A$515($345) | every 3 hours | 2,274km (1,413 miles) |
| Fly to Devonport (DPO), Bus | 5h 15m | A$550($370) | every 2 hours | 2,348km (1,459 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | A$560($380) | every 20 mins | 2,520km (1,566 miles) |
| Fly to Strahan (SRN), Bus | 8h 40m | A$610($410) | 4 times a week | 2,923km (1,816 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 18h | A$505($340) | once daily | 2,762km (1,716 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | A$545($370) | once daily | 2,852km (1,772 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 20h | A$755($505) | once a week | 2,853km (1,773 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 9h | A$445($300) | twice daily | 2,743km (1,704 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and Burnie
Bus companies
Redline
Merseylink
Tassielink Transit
Firefly Express
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Airlines of Tasmania
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
PTV Overland
Airports near Burnie
The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Burnie
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Burnie
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Burnie