How to travel from Alice Springs to St Helens, Australia
The distance between Alice Springs and St Helens is around 2,504km (1,556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Alice Springs to St Helens by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out St Helens → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costA$560($375)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$645($435)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and St Helens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to St Helens by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$560 ($375) and will take around 6h 20m.
The distance between Alice Springs and St Helens is around 2,504km (1,556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,371km (1,473 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Alice Springs and St Helens by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to St Helens is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$560 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and St Helens is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$560 ($375) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alice Springs and St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alice Springs to St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to St Helens is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from St Helens. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Alice Springs to St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to St Helens is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around A$560 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and St Helens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 20m | A$560($375) | twice daily | 2,504km (1,556 miles) |
| Fly to Devonport (DPO), bus | 8h 15m | A$770($520) | twice daily | 2,565km (1,594 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 11h | A$645($435) | twice daily | 2,936km (1,824 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alice Springs and St Helens
Airlines
Qantas
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Calow's Coaches
Redline
Airports near St Helens
The following major airports near St Helens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from St Helens
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from St Helens
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from St Helens