How to travel from Alice Springs to Connellan Airport (AYQ), Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Connellan Airport (AYQ) is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Connellan Airport (AYQ) by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Connellan Airport (AYQ)Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Yulara.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
Operated by

Centre Bush Bus

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Drive

Drive to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Connellan Airport (AYQ)

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Connellan Airport (AYQ) by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$195 ($130) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$59 ($40).

The distance between Alice Springs and Connellan Airport (AYQ) is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Alice Springs and Connellan Airport (AYQ) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Connellan Airport (AYQ) is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$59 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Connellan Airport (AYQ), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$195 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Connellan Airport (AYQ). We recommend that you drive to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Connellan Airport (AYQ). It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Connellan Airport (AYQ). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Yulara. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Centre Bush Bus run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Connellan Airport (AYQ). Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Connellan Airport (AYQ) from Alice Springs is to drive which will take 4h 25m and cost around A$59 ($40).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to Connellan Airport (AYQ). We recommend that you take the bus to Yulara. instead which will take 6h 50m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alice Springs and Connellan Airport (AYQ). The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Connellan Airport (AYQ) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$195 ($130).

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Transport options from Alice Springs to Connellan Airport (AYQ)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 50m
A$195($130)
twice a week471km (293 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
A$59($40)
on demand447km (278 miles)

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