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.
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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Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St and then to Heatherbrae then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Alice Springs (ASP).
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Take the bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop Booloombayt St, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Alice Springs.
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Take the bus to Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd then take the train to Central Station then Adelaide Parklands and then to Alice Springs.
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Drive to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Bulahdelah Coach Stop, Booloombayt St, plane + 4 similar | 7h 15m | A$785($530) | once daily | 2,757km (1,713 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 7h 15m | A$950($640) | twice a week | 2,491km (1,548 miles) |
Train and Plane | 8h 40m | A$900($605) | 4 times a week | 2,743km (1,704 miles) |
Bus to Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, plane | 10h 25m | A$930($625) | twice a week | 2,723km (1,692 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 9h 25m | A$755($510) | 5 times a day | 2,392km (1,486 miles) |
Bus | 2 days | A$510($345) | once daily | 3,409km (2,118 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 10h | A$890($600) | once a week | 3,590km (2,231 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 6h | A$550($370) | on demand | 2,908km (1,807 miles) |
Busways Great Lakes
Premier Motor Service
V/Line
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Link Airways
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
The following major airports near Alice Springs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.