How to travel from Alice Springs to Swansea, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Swansea is around 2,224km (1,382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alice Springs to Swansea 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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Fly

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$765($515)
Operated by

Qantas

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$490($330)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Adelaide Parklands, Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Morisset Station.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,065($715)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,785km (1,731 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Swansea by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$490 ($330) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$765 ($515).

The distance between Alice Springs and Swansea is around 2,224km (1,382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,022km (1,256 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Alice Springs and Swansea by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Swansea is to fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$765 ($515).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$490 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alice Springs and Swansea. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alice Springs to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide Parklands, Mount Victoria, Strathfield Station and Morisset Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Great Southern Rail - The Ghan, Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific and Transport NSW run train services between Alice Springs and Swansea. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 1h, 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 Swansea. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and Newcastle. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink and Sid Foggs Coaches run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Swansea. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Swansea. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Swansea. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Swansea typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).

The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Swansea. The distance is around 2,785km (1,731 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Swansea is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$685 ($460).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Swansea

Transport options from Alice Springs to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 55m
A$765($515)
hourly2,770km (1,721 miles)
Plane and Train6h 50m
A$685($460)
hourly2,224km (1,382 miles)
Bus
1 day 17h
A$490($330)
3 times a week3,247km (2,018 miles)
Train
2 days 1h
A$1,065($715)
once a week3,376km (2,097 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
A$370($250)
on demand2,785km (1,731 miles)

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Airports near Swansea

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Swansea
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Swansea
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Swansea