How to travel from Alice Springs to Shepparton, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Shepparton is around 2,050km (1,274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Shepparton 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Shepparton Station.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$585($395)
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Shepparton.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$370($250)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands then Southern Cross and then to Shepparton Station.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$630($425)
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Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Shepparton.

  • Duration22h 60m
  • Distance2,210km (1,373 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Shepparton

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Shepparton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$370 ($250) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$585 ($395).

The distance between Alice Springs and Shepparton is around 2,050km (1,274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,791km (1,113 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Alice Springs and Shepparton by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Shepparton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$585 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Shepparton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$370 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Shepparton. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Shepparton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands and Southern Cross. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Great Southern Rail - The Ghan, PTV Overland and V-Line run train services between Alice Springs and Shepparton. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 12h, 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 Shepparton. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Shepparton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Greyhound Australia and V-Line run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Shepparton. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h 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 Shepparton. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Shepparton Station. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Shepparton is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 144km (89 miles) from Shepparton. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Shepparton. The distance is around 2,210km (1,373 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Shepparton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$585 ($395).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Shepparton

Transport options from Alice Springs to Shepparton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 35m
A$585($395)
4 times a day2,050km (1,274 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 45m
A$570($385)
once daily2,308km (1,434 miles)
Fly to Bendigo (BXG), train and bus7h 25m
A$595($400)
once daily2,885km (1,793 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
A$370($250)
once daily2,288km (1,421 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
A$630($425)
once a week2,545km (1,582 miles)
Drive
22h 60m
A$295($195)
on demand2,210km (1,373 miles)

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Airports near Shepparton

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

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Shepparton
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Shepparton
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
200km (125 miles) from Shepparton