How to travel from Alice Springs to Seventeen Seventy, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Seventeen Seventy is around 2,408km (1,496 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Seventeen Seventy 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 Seventeen SeventyAlice Springs if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Bundaberg (BDB) then take the bus to Taunton.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,195($805)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Taunton.

  • Duration2 days 20h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$870($585)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands, Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Miriam Vale.

  • Duration3 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,280($860)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Brisbane then take the bus to Agnes Water Fingerboard Road.

  • Duration3 days 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$470($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Seventeen Seventy.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,724km (1,692 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Seventeen Seventy

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Seventeen Seventy by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$470 ($315) and will take around 3 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,195 ($805).

The distance between Alice Springs and Seventeen Seventy is around 2,408km (1,496 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,829km (1,137 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Alice Springs and Seventeen Seventy by plane and bus. 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 Seventeen Seventy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$1,195 ($805).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Seventeen Seventy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$470 ($315) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Seventeen Seventy. It typically takes around 3 days and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Seventeen Seventy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands, Sydney Central Station, Brisbane and Miriam Vale. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days.

Journey Beyond - The Ghan, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink, Queensland Rail Travel and Journey Beyond - Great Southern run train services between Alice Springs and Seventeen Seventy. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days, 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 Seventeen Seventy. It typically takes around 2 days 20h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Seventeen Seventy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury, Sydney, Brisbane, Roma Street busway station and Taunton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 20h.

Greyhound Australia, V/Line, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Seventeen Seventy. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 20h 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 Seventeen Seventy. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Bundaberg (BDB) then take the bus to Taunton. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Seventeen Seventy is Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) which is approximately 75km (46 miles) from Seventeen Seventy. Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Seventeen Seventy. The distance is around 2,724km (1,692 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 Seventeen Seventy is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$1,195 ($805).

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Transport options from Alice Springs to Seventeen Seventy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
6hrs
A$1,195($805)
once daily2,408km (1,496 miles)
Bus
2 days 20h
A$870($585)
once daily4,753km (2,953 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3 days
A$1,280($860)
once a week4,738km (2,944 miles)
Train via Adelaide Parklands3 days 14h
A$800($540)
once a week4,687km (2,912 miles)
Bus and Train
3 days 14h
A$470($315)
once a week4,817km (2,993 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
A$515($345)
on demand2,724km (1,692 miles)

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Airports near Seventeen Seventy

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

GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Seventeen Seventy
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
163km (102 miles) from Seventeen Seventy
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
380km (236 miles) from Seventeen Seventy