The distance between Alice Springs and Healesville is around 1,968km (1,223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Healesville by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Healesville → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale.
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Take the bus to Adelaide then Melbourne and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.
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There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Healesville by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$305 ($205) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$765 ($515).
The distance between Alice Springs and Healesville is around 1,968km (1,223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,909km (1,186 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Alice Springs and Healesville by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx A$765 ($515).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Healesville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$305 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Healesville. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Healesville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide and Melbourne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Healesville. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to Healesville is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Healesville. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alice Springs and Healesville. The distance is around 2,313km (1,437 miles) by road and it will take around 24hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around A$765 ($515).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4h 60m | A$765($515) | hourly | 1,968km (1,223 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 8h | A$305($205) | once daily | 2,334km (1,450 miles) |
Drive | 24hrs | A$435($295) | on demand | 2,313km (1,437 miles) |
Metro Trains Melbourne
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Qantas
Firefly Express
V/Line
The following major airports near Healesville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.