How to travel from Forster to Alice Springs, Australia

The distance between Forster and Alice Springs is around 2,392km (1,486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Forster to Alice Springs by bus, train, plane 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 to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane

Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Alice Springs (ASP).

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time4h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$785($530)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$510($345)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd then take the train to Central Station then Adelaide Parklands and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration2 days 10h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$890($600)
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Drive

Drive to Alice Springs.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,908km (1,807 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Forster and Alice Springs

There are several options for getting from Forster to Alice Springs by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$510 ($345) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$785 ($530).

The distance between Forster and Alice Springs is around 2,392km (1,486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,055km (1,277 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Forster and Alice Springs by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Forster to Alice Springs is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx A$785 ($530).

The cheapest way to travel between Forster and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$510 ($345) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Forster and Alice Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 7h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Forster and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 2 days and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Forster to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St, Sydney, Albury and 85 Franklin St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Busways Great Lakes, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and V/Line run regular bus services between Forster and Alice Springs. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forster to Alice Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd then take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 9h 25m.

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 Forster and Alice Springs. The distance is around 2,908km (1,807 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forster to Alice Springs is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around A$755 ($510).

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Transport options from Forster to Alice Springs
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane + 4 similar
7h 15m
A$785($530)
once daily2,757km (1,713 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 15m
A$950($640)
twice a week2,491km (1,548 miles)
Train and Plane8h 40m
A$900($605)
4 times a week2,743km (1,704 miles)
Bus to Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, plane10h 25m
A$930($625)
twice a week2,723km (1,692 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane9h 25m
A$755($510)
5 times a day2,392km (1,486 miles)
Bus
2 days
A$510($345)
once daily3,409km (2,118 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days 10h
A$890($600)
once a week3,590km (2,231 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
A$550($370)
on demand2,908km (1,807 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