How to travel from Rye to Alice Springs, Australia

The distance between Rye and Alice Springs is around 1,988km (1,235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rye to Alice Springs by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$735($495)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankston, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd then Adelaide and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$305($205)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then take the bus to South Eastern Fwy and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$355($240)
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Drive

Drive to Alice Springs.

  • Duration24h 30m
  • Distance2,349km (1,460 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Alice Springs

There are several options for getting from Rye to Alice Springs by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$305 ($205) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$735 ($495).

The distance between Rye and Alice Springs is around 1,988km (1,235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,933km (1,201 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Rye and Alice Springs by ferry, car and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rye to Alice Springs is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$735 ($495).

The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$305 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rye and Alice Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rye and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rye to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankston, The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, King St/Lonsdale St, Melbourne and Adelaide. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

Metropolitan buses, Firefly Express, V/Line and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Rye and Alice Springs. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Alice Springs. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 6h 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 Rye and Alice Springs. The distance is around 2,349km (1,460 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Alice Springs is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$1,185 ($800).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Alice Springs

Transport options from Rye to Alice Springs
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar
6hrs
A$735($495)
hourly1,988km (1,235 miles)
Ferry, Car and Plane6h 25m
A$1,185($800)
every 2 hours2,865km (1,780 miles)
Bus
1 day 13h
A$305($205)
once daily2,401km (1,492 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 12h
A$355($240)
once a week2,446km (1,520 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
24h 30m
A$445($300)
on demand2,349km (1,460 miles)
Ferry and Train1 day 12h
A$595($400)
twice a week2,357km (1,464 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