How to travel from Alice Springs to Port Lincoln, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Port Lincoln is around 1,563km (971 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Port LincolnAlice Springs if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Port Lincoln (PLO).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$885($595)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Port Augusta and then to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$310($210)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$575($385)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Distance1,563km (971 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Port Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$885 ($595).

The distance between Alice Springs and Port Lincoln is around 1,563km (971 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,241km (771 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Alice Springs and Port Lincoln by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$885 ($595).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Port Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Port Lincoln. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Port Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Augusta. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.

Greyhound Australia and Stateliner run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Port Lincoln. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Port Lincoln. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Port Lincoln typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO).

The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) 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 Port Lincoln. The distance is around 1,563km (971 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$885 ($595).

How do I get from Alice Springs to Port Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Port Lincoln

Transport options from Alice Springs to Port Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
A$885($595)
on demand1,592km (989 miles)
Bus
18h 55m
A$310($210)
3 times a week1,605km (998 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 9h
A$575($385)
once a week2,262km (1,405 miles)
Drive
15h 30m
A$295($200)
on demand1,563km (971 miles)

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Airports near Port Lincoln

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

PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Port Lincoln
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Port Lincoln