How to Travel from
Atherton to Alice Springs
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Atherton, Australia → Alice Springs, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Atherton to Alice Springs
Composite routes from Atherton to Alice Springs
Cheapest
23 h 15 min
Car
2266 km.
from $124
Other
7 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
1402 km.
from $643.43
3 d 22 h 14 min
Bus, Train
1401 km.
from $1046.41
3 d 23 h 45 min
1398 km.
from $754.83
3 d 23 h 18 min
1400 km.
from $4593.96
5 d 3 h 52 min
Bus, Train
1401 km.
from $2192.76
5 d 6 h 26 min
Bus, Train
1401 km.
from $2706.38
Route Navigator Atherton - Alice Springs
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Mabel Street
Mabel Street, 95 м
95 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Vernon Street
Vernon Street, 1 km 560 м
1 km 560 м
Turn right onto Louise Street
Louise Street, 78 м
78 м
Turn sharp left onto Robert Street
Robert Street, 458 km 927 м
458 km 927 м
Turn right onto Alldridge Street
Alldridge Street, 122 м
122 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Brown Street
Brown Street, 166 м
166 м
Turn sharp right onto Sircom Street
Sircom Street, 147 km 406 м
147 km 406 м
Turn left onto Burke Developmental Road
Burke Developmental Road, 265 km 926 м
265 km 926 м
Turn right onto Coolullah Road
Coolullah Road, 8 km 218 м
8 km 218 м
Keep left onto Kajabbi Kamilaroi Road
Kajabbi Kamilaroi Road, 33 km 558 м
33 km 558 м
Continue onto Kajabbi Road
Kajabbi Road, 105 km 337 м
105 km 337 м
Turn right onto Barkly Highway
Barkly Highway, 17 km 122 м
17 km 122 м
Turn right onto Abel Smith Parade
Abel Smith Parade, 1 km 2 м
1 km 2 м
Turn left onto Short Street
Short Street, 1 km 897 м
1 km 897 м
Keep right onto Carbine Avenue
Carbine Avenue, 268 м
268 м
Turn right onto Carbine Avenue
Carbine Avenue, 1 km 623 м
1 km 623 м
Turn right onto Miles Street
Miles Street, 322 м
322 м
Turn left onto Ryan Road
Ryan Road, 2 km 483 м
2 km 483 м
Keep left onto Ryan Road
Ryan Road, 47 м
47 м
Turn slight left onto Moondarra Drive
Moondarra Drive, 1 km 501 м
1 km 501 м
Keep right onto Moondarra Drive
Moondarra Drive, 25 м
25 м
Turn right onto Barkly Highway
Barkly Highway, 630 km 498 м
630 km 498 м
Keep left onto Barkly Highway
Barkly Highway, 86 м
86 м
Turn left onto Stuart Highway
Stuart Highway, 26 km 738 м
26 km 738 м
Continue onto Stuart Highway
Stuart Highway, 506 km 15 м
506 km 15 м
Turn left onto Wills Terrace
Wills Terrace, 1 km 511 м
1 km 511 м
Make a U-turn onto Wills Terrace
Wills Terrace, 78 м
78 м
Turn left
112 м
112 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$119.57
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$40.22
Trans North Bus & Coach
Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Atherton to Smithfield
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Bus from Atherton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$26.09
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Southern
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$652.17–$2,391.30
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Southern Cross to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$195.65
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,844.23
Train from Gordonvale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
24h 54m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,793.93
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$303.03–$611.16
Airlines
Airnorth
Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Cairns to Alice
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$467.39–$1,413.04
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Atherton to Alice Springs?
The cheapest way to get from Atherton to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $282.61 - $413.04 and takes 23h 16m.
What is the fastest way to get from Atherton to Alice Springs?
The fastest way to get from Atherton to Alice Springs is to bus and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $336.96 - $597.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Atherton and Alice Springs?
No, there is no direct bus from Atherton to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Atherton and arriving at Alice Springs via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 23h.
How far is it from Atherton to Alice Springs?
The distance between Atherton and Alice Springs is 1578 km. The road distance is 2266.6 km.
How do I travel from Atherton to Alice Springs without a car?
The best way to get from Atherton to Alice Springs without a car is to bus and train via Sydney which takes 3 days 22h and costs $478.26 - $5000 .
How long does it take to get from Atherton to Alice Springs?
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Atherton to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Atherton to Alice Springs bus from?
Atherton to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Atherton station.
Train or bus from Atherton to Alice Springs?
The best way to get from Atherton to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 3 days 23h and costs $369.57 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1086.96 - $7065.22 and takes 3 days 23h.
Where does the Atherton to Alice Springs bus arrive?
Atherton to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns Central Station.
What is the time difference between Atherton and Alice Springs?
Alice Springs is 30 min behind Atherton. It is currently 04:12 in Atherton and 03:42 in Alice Springs.
Can I drive from Atherton to Alice Springs?
Yes, the driving distance between Atherton to Alice Springs is 2267 km. It takes approximately 23h 16m to drive from Atherton to Alice Springs.
Where can I stay near Alice Springs?
There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs. Prices start at $17.43 per night.
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