How to travel from Alice Springs to Pokolbin, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Pokolbin is around 2,233km (1,387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Pokolbin by plane, train, bus 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 Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$775($520)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Singleton.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$440($295)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$980($660)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Pokolbin.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,730km (1,697 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Pokolbin

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Pokolbin by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$440 ($295) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$775 ($520).

The distance between Alice Springs and Pokolbin is around 2,233km (1,387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,978km (1,229 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Alice Springs and Pokolbin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Pokolbin is to fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$775 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Pokolbin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$440 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Pokolbin. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Pokolbin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands, Sydney Central Station and Awaba Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 6h.

Journey Beyond - The Ghan, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and Transport for NSW run train services between Alice Springs and Pokolbin. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 6h, 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 Pokolbin. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Pokolbin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Singleton and Branxton Cemetery Maitland St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink and Sid Foggs Coaches run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Pokolbin. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Pokolbin. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Pokolbin. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 6h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Pokolbin typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).

The closest major airport to Pokolbin is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Pokolbin. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Tamworth Airport (TMW) (TMW) 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 Pokolbin. The distance is around 2,730km (1,697 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Pokolbin is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around A$775 ($520).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Pokolbin

Transport options from Alice Springs to Pokolbin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
6h 20m
A$775($520)
hourly2,687km (1,670 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 25m
A$775($520)
4 times a day2,233km (1,387 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
A$440($295)
3 times a week3,196km (1,986 miles)
Train
2 days 6h
A$980($660)
once a week3,421km (2,126 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
A$515($345)
on demand2,730km (1,697 miles)

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Airports near Pokolbin

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Pokolbin
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Pokolbin
TMW
Tamworth Airport (TMW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Pokolbin