There are 10 ways to get from Hay to Alice Springs by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi
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Bus to Mildura Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Mildura Station, Coach Stopbus
- Fly from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane MQL - ASP
11h 34m$664–1,888Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Parkbus 725
- Take the bus from Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St to St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt Stbus
- Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to 85 Franklin Stbus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
34h 33m$221–567Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Parkbus 725
- Take the bus from Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St to St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt Stbus
- Take the bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to 85 Franklin Stbus
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
40h 59m$2,014–2,060Drive 2,046.3 km
- Drive from Hay to Alice Springscar 2,046.3 km
20h 57m$386–557Bus, taxi to Narrandera, fly
- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Parkbus
- Take the taxi from Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Park to Narrandera (NRA)taxi
- Fly from Narrandera (NRA) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane NRA - ASP
24h 15m$567–1,253Bus, train to Melbourne Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Parkbus
- Take the bus from Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St to St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt Stbus
- Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane MEL - ASP
14h 22m$435–1,052Bus to Griffith, fly
- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus
- Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane GFF - ASP
11h 6m$751–2,170Bus, train to Wagga Wagga, fly
- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the train from Griffith Station to Coolamon Stationtrain
- Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane WGA - ASP
15h 9m$730–2,116Bus, train, train to Albury, fly
- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the train from Griffith Station to Junee Stationtrain
- Take the train from Junee Station to Albury Stationtrain
- Fly from Albury (ABX) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane ABX - ASP
16h 1m$690–2,060Bus, train via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Parkbus 725
- Take the bus from Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St to St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt Stbus
- Take the train from Swan Hill Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
2d$2,150–2,407
Hay to Alice Springs by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hay to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $220 - $600 and takes 34h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Hay to Alice Springs is to bus and fly which takes 11h 6m and costs $750 - $2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Hay to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Sturt Hwy At Archer St and arriving at Alice Springs via Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St, Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 33m.
The distance between Hay and Alice Springs is 1730 km. The road distance is 2046.3 km.
The best way to get from Hay to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 34h 33m and costs $220 - $600.
It takes approximately 11h 34m to get from Hay to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Hay to Alice Springs bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Sturt Hwy At Archer St station.
Hay to Alice Springs bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Park station.
Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Hay. It is currently 5:23 PM in Hay and 3:53 PM in Alice Springs.
Yes, the driving distance between Hay to Alice Springs is 2046 km. It takes approximately 20h 57m to drive from Hay to Alice Springs.
What companies run services between Hay, NSW, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Alice Springs via Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Park, Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St, St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt St, Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St, and Adelaide in around 34h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mildura Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,800
Flights from Narrandera to Alice Springs Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,800
Flights from Narrandera to Alice Springs Airport via Griffith, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,800
Flights from Narrandera to Alice Springs Airport via Sydney, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–950
Flights from Griffith to Alice Springs Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,100
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Alice Springs Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,000
Flights from Albury to Alice Springs Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Narrandera to Alice Springs Airport via Sydney, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–650
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $350–650
Train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,988
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Swan Hill Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Griffith Station to Coolamon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $30–45
Train from Griffith Station to Junee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Junee Station to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $25–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Mildura Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Sturt Hwy Opp Balranald Heritage Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Balranald Visitor Information Centre, River St to St Mary MacKilllop College, Splatt St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Swan Hill Station/Curlewis St to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–40
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–300
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $330–500
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $160–190
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