How to travel from Alice Springs to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Alice Springs and Point Lookout is around 2,065km (1,283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Train and Ferry
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the train to Park Road station platform 3 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time4h 40m
- Typical costA$1,095($740)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Sydney Central Station and then to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration2 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,030($695)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$680($455)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$260 ($175) and will take around 3 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$710 ($480).
The distance between Alice Springs and Point Lookout is around 2,065km (1,283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,012km (1,250 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Alice Springs and Point Lookout by plane, train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$710 ($480).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Point Lookout is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$260 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alice Springs and Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Alice Springs to Point Lookout. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty then take the bus to Mooloomba Rd near Booran St hail 'n' ride. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Point Lookout is to fly, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$710 ($480).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 15m | A$1,095($740) | every 2 hours | 3,378km (2,099 miles) |
| Plane, Train, Ferry and Bus | 5h 15m | A$710($480) | every 2 hours | 2,065km (1,283 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 2 days 19h | A$1,030($695) | once a week | 4,300km (2,672 miles) |
| Train to Adelaide Parklands, ferry | 3 days 10h | A$540($365) | once a week | 4,249km (2,640 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 3 days 5h | A$260($175) | once a week | 4,224km (2,625 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 7h | A$680($455) | every 2 hours | 3,044km (1,891 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and Point Lookout
Train operators
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Bus companies
Stradbroke Island Buses
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout