How to travel from Seventeen Seventy to Alice Springs, Australia

The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Alice Springs is around 2,469km (1,534 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Seventeen Seventy 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.

👋 Also check out Alice SpringsSeventeen Seventy if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Hervey Bay then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Alice Springs (ASP).

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,165($785)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration2 days 20h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$870($585)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Adelaide Parklands and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration3 days 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,280($860)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Chermside Gympie Road then take the train to Adelaide then take the bus to Alice Springs.

  • Duration4 days 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$470($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Alice Springs.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,724km (1,693 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seventeen Seventy and Alice Springs

There are several options for getting from Seventeen Seventy to Alice Springs by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$470 ($315) and will take around 4 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,165 ($785).

The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Alice Springs is around 2,469km (1,534 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,829km (1,137 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Seventeen Seventy and Alice Springs by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Alice Springs is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$1,165 ($785).

The cheapest way to travel between Seventeen Seventy and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$470 ($315) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seventeen Seventy and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 3 days 1h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Miriam Vale, Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 1h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, Journey Beyond - The Ghan and Journey Beyond - Great Southern run train services between Seventeen Seventy and Alice Springs. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seventeen Seventy and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 2 days 20h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taunton, Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney, Albury and 85 Franklin St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 20h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Seventeen Seventy and Alice Springs. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seventeen Seventy to Alice Springs. We recommend that you take the bus to Hervey Bay then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Alice Springs (ASP). instead which will take 8h 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 Seventeen Seventy and Alice Springs. The distance is around 2,724km (1,693 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Alice Springs is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around A$1,165 ($785).

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Transport options from Seventeen Seventy to Alice Springs
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
8h 25m
A$1,165($785)
once daily2,469km (1,534 miles)
Train and Plane10h 15m
A$980($660)
once daily2,490km (1,547 miles)
Bus
2 days 20h
A$870($585)
once daily4,758km (2,957 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3 days 1h
A$1,280($860)
once a week4,738km (2,944 miles)
Train via Brisbane Roma Street4 days 7h
A$800($540)
once a week4,687km (2,913 miles)
Bus and Train
4 days 6h
A$470($315)
once a week4,816km (2,993 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
A$515($345)
on demand2,724km (1,693 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