How to travel from Alice Springs to Nambucca Heads, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Nambucca Heads is around 2,426km (1,507 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Nambucca Heads 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 Coffs Harbour (CFS).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$865($580)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Sydney and then to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$530($355)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Sydney Central Station and then to Nambucca Heads Station.

  • Duration2 days 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$905($610)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance2,970km (1,846 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Nambucca Heads

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Nambucca Heads by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$530 ($355) and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$865 ($580).

The distance between Alice Springs and Nambucca Heads is around 2,426km (1,507 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,039km (1,267 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Alice Springs and Nambucca Heads by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Nambucca Heads is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$865 ($580).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Nambucca Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$530 ($355) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 2 days 11h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands, Sydney Central Station and Nambucca Heads Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 11h.

Journey Beyond - The Ghan, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and NSW TrainLink run train services between Alice Springs and Nambucca Heads. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 11h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.

Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Nambucca Heads. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Nambucca Heads. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Coffs Harbour (CFS) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Nambucca Heads. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Nambucca Heads typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Coffs Harbour (CFS).

The closest major airport to Nambucca Heads is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Nambucca Heads. The distance is around 2,970km (1,846 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Nambucca Heads is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$865 ($580).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Nambucca Heads

Transport options from Alice Springs to Nambucca Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
5h 30m
A$865($580)
every 4 hours2,535km (1,575 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 35m
A$880($595)
once daily2,479km (1,540 miles)
Fly to Armidale (ARM), Bus7h 45m
A$1,080($725)
twice a week2,617km (1,626 miles)
Plane and Train9h 35m
A$695($465)
twice daily2,426km (1,507 miles)
Bus
1 day 23h
A$530($355)
once daily3,602km (2,238 miles)
Train
2 days 11h
A$905($610)
once a week3,808km (2,366 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
A$560($375)
on demand2,970km (1,846 miles)

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Airports near Nambucca Heads

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

CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Nambucca Heads
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Nambucca Heads