How to travel from Alice Springs to Port Fairy, Australia
The distance between Alice Springs and Port Fairy is around 2,121km (1,318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 9hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Port Fairy 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 Port Fairy → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Warrnambool Station.
- Duration9hrs
- Flight time4h 30m
- Typical costA$615($415)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Adelaide then Mount Gambier and then to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$385($260)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands and then to Ararat Station then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$635($425)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Port Fairy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Port Fairy by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$360 ($240) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$615 ($415).
The distance between Alice Springs and Port Fairy is around 2,121km (1,318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,815km (1,128 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Alice Springs and Port Fairy by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx A$615 ($415).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$360 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Warrnambool Station. instead which will take 9hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide and Mount Gambier. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Greyhound Australia, Stateliner, V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Port Fairy. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Warrnambool Station. instead which will take 9hrs.
The closest major airport to Port Fairy is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) (MGB) which is approximately 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Port Fairy. The distance is around 2,121km (1,318 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around A$615 ($415).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Port Fairy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 9hrs | A$615($415) | 4 times a week | 3,091km (1,920 miles) |
| Fly to Bendigo (BXG), train | 11h 15m | A$640($430) | 4 times a day | 3,190km (1,982 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | A$385($260) | once daily | 2,242km (1,393 miles) |
| Bus via Adelaide | 1 day 5h | A$360($240) | 3 times a week | 2,295km (1,426 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 9h | A$635($425) | once a week | 2,349km (1,459 miles) |
Drive | 21h 35m | A$280($190) | on demand | 2,121km (1,318 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and Port Fairy
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Stateliner
Firefly Express
Train operators
V-Line
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
PTV Overland
Airports near Port Fairy
The following major airports near Port Fairy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 199km (124 miles) from Port Fairy
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Port Fairy