How to travel from Alice Springs to Daylesford, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Daylesford is around 1,984km (1,233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Daylesford 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 DaylesfordAlice Springs if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$810($545)
Operated by

Qantas

2 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide then Ballarat and then to CFA/Bridport St.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$285($190)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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3 x train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Ararat and then to Ballarat then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$550($370)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Daylesford.

  • Duration22h 35m
  • Distance2,182km (1,356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Daylesford

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Daylesford by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$285 ($190) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$770 ($520).

The distance between Alice Springs and Daylesford is around 1,984km (1,233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,805km (1,122 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Alice Springs and Daylesford by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Daylesford is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$770 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Daylesford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Daylesford. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Daylesford. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Daylesford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide and Ballarat. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Daylesford. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Daylesford. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Daylesford. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 6h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Daylesford typically takes around 4h 50m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Bendigo (BXG).

The closest major airport to Daylesford is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Daylesford. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Daylesford. The distance is around 2,182km (1,356 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Daylesford is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$770 ($520).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Daylesford

Transport options from Alice Springs to Daylesford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
6h 15m
A$810($545)
once daily2,809km (1,745 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 45m
A$770($520)
5 times a week1,984km (1,233 miles)
Plane and Train7hrs
A$1,190($800)
5 times a week2,946km (1,830 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 4h
A$285($190)
4 times a week2,203km (1,369 miles)
Bus via Adelaide1 day 6h
A$315($210)
5 times a week2,277km (1,415 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 8h
A$550($370)
once a week2,256km (1,402 miles)
Drive
22h 35m
A$410($275)
on demand2,182km (1,356 miles)

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Airports near Daylesford

The following major airports near Daylesford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Daylesford
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
81km (51 miles) from Daylesford
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
283km (176 miles) from Daylesford