Rome2Rio

How to get fromPenrith to Alice Springsby train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Alice Springs

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Penrith to Alice Springs by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane SYD - ASP
    5h 40m
    $439–1,277

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Broken Hill Stationtrain train 445
    2. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin Stbus bus 583
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    41h 53m
    $329–702

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    2d 7h
    $2,384–6,597

  4. Drive 2,690.4 km

    1. Drive from Penrith to Alice Springscar car 2,690.4 km
    29h
    $480–693

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Penrith to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane OAG - ASP
    8h 55m
    $720–2,196

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    45h 37m
    $336–680

Penrith to Alice Springs by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration41h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penrith to Alice Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,097.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

You can take a train from Penrith Station to Alice Springs via Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Adelaide Station in around 2d 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station St After High St to Alice Springs via Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Liverpool Station, Stand A, Liverpool, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 45h 37m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers