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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Alice Springs

Composite routes from Cairns to Alice Springs

Cheapest
24 h 13 min
Car
2335 km.
from $128
Other
3 d 20 h 2 min
1445 km.
from $805.92
3 d 22 h 50 min
1448 km.
from $2168.02
5 d 52 min
Bus, Train
1447 km.
from $2172.32
5 d 3 h 26 min
1446 km.
from $5589.13

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 Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
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 Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

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 Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,844.23

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 Cairns to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $282.61 - $423.91 and takes 24h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $326.09 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 20h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street Station, Sydney Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 22h.

How far is it from Cairns to Alice Springs?

The distance between Cairns and Alice Springs is 1476 km. The road distance is 2334.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 20h and costs $380.43 - $869.57 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Cairns to Alice Springs, including transfers.

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

Cairns to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

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

Cairns to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Cairns to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $326.09 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380.43 - $869.57 and takes 3 days 20h, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $978.26 - $7065.22 and takes 3 days 22h.

Where does the Cairns to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Cairns to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 01:10 in Cairns and 00:40 in Alice Springs.

Where does the Cairns to Alice Springs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairns to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Alice Springs is 2335 km. It takes approximately 24h 13m to drive from Cairns 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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