The distance between Port Lincoln and Alice Springs is around 1,563km (971 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Alice Springs by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alice Springs → Port Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Alice Springs (ASP).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Port Augusta and then to Alice Springs.
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Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Alice Springs.
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There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Alice Springs by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 21h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$615 ($415).
The distance between Port Lincoln and Alice Springs is around 1,563km (971 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,241km (771 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Port Lincoln and Alice Springs by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Alice Springs is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$615 ($415).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Alice Springs. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Lincoln and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 21h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Lincoln to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Augusta. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 25m.
Stateliner and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Port Lincoln and Alice Springs. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 21h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Lincoln and Alice Springs. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Port Lincoln to Alice Springs. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Lincoln to Alice Springs typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and and arrive into Alice Springs (ASP).
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 Port Lincoln and Alice Springs. The distance is around 1,563km (971 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Alice Springs is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$615 ($415).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 25m | A$615($415) | on demand | 1,592km (989 miles) |
Bus | 21h 25m | A$310($210) | 3 times a week | 1,605km (997 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 12h | A$575($390) | twice a week | 2,262km (1,406 miles) |
Drive | 15h 30m | A$295($200) | on demand | 1,563km (971 miles) |
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Regional Express
Virgin Australia
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Journey Beyond - The Ghan
The following major airports near Alice Springs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.