How to travel from Daylesford to Alice Springs, Australia

The distance between Daylesford and Alice Springs is around 1,987km (1,235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Daylesford to Alice Springs by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$775($520)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ballarat then Adelaide and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$300($205)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ballarat then take the train to Ararat then Adelaide and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$555($375)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Alice Springs.

  • Duration22h 35m
  • Distance2,187km (1,359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Alice Springs

There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Alice Springs by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$300 ($205) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$775 ($520).

The distance between Daylesford and Alice Springs is around 1,987km (1,235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,805km (1,122 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Alice Springs is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$775 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$300 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Alice Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballarat and Adelaide. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

V/Line, Firefly Express and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Daylesford and Alice Springs. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to Alice Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Alice Springs is Alice Springs Airport (ASP) (ASP) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Alice Springs. Connellan Airport (AYQ) (AYQ) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA) (ISA) 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 Daylesford and Alice Springs. The distance is around 2,187km (1,359 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Alice Springs is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$775 ($520).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Alice Springs

Transport options from Daylesford to Alice Springs
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5hrs
A$775($520)
5 times a week1,987km (1,235 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 6h
A$300($205)
4 times a week2,204km (1,370 miles)
Bus via Bendigo Station/Railway Pl1 day 8h
A$330($220)
5 times a week2,277km (1,415 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 11h
A$555($375)
twice a week2,257km (1,402 miles)
Drive
22h 35m
A$415($280)
on demand2,187km (1,359 miles)

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Airports near Alice Springs

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

ASP
Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Alice Springs
AYQ
Connellan Airport (AYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
338km (210 miles) from Alice Springs
ISA
Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
669km (415 miles) from Alice Springs