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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Blackwater to Alice Springs

Composite routes from Blackwater to Alice Springs

Cheapest
23 h 26 min
Car
2307 km.
from $126
Other
18 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
1526 km.
from $492.64
20 h 26 min
Plane
1526 km.
from $386.96
3 d 7 h 15 min
1524 km.
from $705.59
3 d 12 h
1526 km.
from $2067.78
4 d 10 h 17 min
Train, Bus
1527 km.
from $4255.96
4 d 16 h 36 min
1527 km.
from $4591.60

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 Blackwater to Emerald
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$21.74
Bus from Blackwater to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$41.30
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$163.04
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

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
17h 52m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$358.70–$1,086.96
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
19h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$815.22

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
17h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$706.52
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
19h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$510.87

Train operators

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

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Blackwater to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$26.09–$1,901.80

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Blackwater to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Blackwater to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $282.61 - $423.91 and takes 23h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackwater to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Blackwater to Alice Springs is to bus and fly which takes 18h 20m and costs $282.61 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Blackwater and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackwater to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Blackwater and arriving at Alice Springs via Rockhampton, Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Blackwater and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Blackwater to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Blackwater and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street Station, Sydney Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.

How far is it from Blackwater to Alice Springs?

The distance between Blackwater and Alice Springs is 1549 km. The road distance is 2307.6 km.

How do I travel from Blackwater to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Blackwater to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 7h and costs $315.22 - $815.22 .

How long does it take to get from Blackwater to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 18h 20m to get from Blackwater to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackwater to Alice Springs bus from?

Blackwater to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Blackwater station.

Where do I catch the Blackwater to Alice Springs train from?

Blackwater to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Blackwater station.

Train, bus or fly from Blackwater to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Blackwater to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 3 days 7h and costs $315.22 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $978.26 - $5000 and takes 3 days 12h. There are no good options to train between Blackwater to Alice Springs.

Where does the Blackwater to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Blackwater to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

What is the time difference between Blackwater and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Blackwater. It is currently 21:38 in Blackwater and 21:08 in Alice Springs.

Where does the Blackwater to Alice Springs train arrive?

Blackwater to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Blackwater to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackwater to Alice Springs is 2308 km. It takes approximately 23h 26m to drive from Blackwater 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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