How to travel from Alice Springs to Mildura, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Mildura is around 1,767km (1,098 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Mildura by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Mildura (MQL).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$465($315)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide then Ouyen Community Park and then to Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$325($220)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Ouyen Community Park and then to Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$575($390)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Mildura.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Distance1,767km (1,098 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Mildura

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Mildura by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$325 ($220) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$465 ($315).

The distance between Alice Springs and Mildura is around 1,767km (1,098 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,416km (880 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Alice Springs and Mildura by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Mildura is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$465 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Mildura, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$325 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Mildura. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Mildura (MQL). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Mildura. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Mildura. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Ouyen Community Park and Mildura Central SC/Fifteenth St. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Greyhound Australia, V-Line and PTV Regional Transit run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Mildura. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Mildura. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Mildura (MQL) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Mildura. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Mildura typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Mildura (MQL).

The closest major airport to Mildura is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Mildura. Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Mildura. The distance is around 1,767km (1,098 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Mildura is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$465 ($315).

How do I get from Alice Springs to Mildura

Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Mildura

Transport options from Alice Springs to Mildura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 45m
A$465($315)
4 times a week2,346km (1,458 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$325($220)
twice a week2,021km (1,256 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 6h
A$575($390)
once a week2,044km (1,270 miles)
Drive
17h 45m
A$235($160)
on demand1,767km (1,098 miles)

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Airports near Mildura

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Mildura
BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Mildura
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
342km (213 miles) from Mildura