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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Charters Towers to Alice Springs

Composite routes from Charters Towers to Alice Springs

Cheapest
19 h 5 min
Car
1938 km.
from $106
Other
8 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
1338 km.
from $500.90
3 d 17 h 4 min
1338 km.
from $1047.98
3 d 17 h 30 min
1338 km.
from $819
15 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
1338 km.
from $392.21
4 d 17 h 56 min
Bus, Train
1338 km.
from $2279.50
5 d 1 h 15 min
1336 km.
from $5400.78
5 d 4 h 56 min
Bus, Train
1338 km.
from $2581.96

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 Charters Towers All Souls School to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$29.35
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$326.09
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 Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$92.39
Bus from Townsville to Chermside
Ave. Duration:
22h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Ayers
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$369.57–$1,086.96
Plane from Townsville Airport to Ayers
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52
Plane from Townsville Airport to Ayers
Ave. Duration:
8h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$760.87

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$869.57

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 - 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 Charters Towers station to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$4.57–$327.71
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$3,055.14

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 Charters Towers to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $239.13 - $358.70 and takes 19h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Alice Springs is to bus and fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $293.48 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers All Souls School and arriving at Alice Springs via Townsville, Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.

Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Charters Towers station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers station and arriving at Alice Springs via Townsville, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Alice Springs?

The distance between Charters Towers and Alice Springs is 1584 km. The road distance is 1938.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Alice Springs without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 3 days 17h and costs $456.52 - $4565.22 .

How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Charters Towers to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charters Towers to Alice Springs bus from?

Charters Towers to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Charters Towers All Souls School station.

Where do I catch the Charters Towers to Alice Springs train from?

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

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Alice Springs is to train via Sydney which takes 3 days 17h and costs $456.52 - $4565.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $347.83 - $923.91 and takes 3 days 17h.

Where does the Charters Towers to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Charters Towers to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.

What is the time difference between Charters Towers and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Charters Towers. It is currently 21:12 in Charters Towers and 20:42 in Alice Springs.

Where does the Charters Towers to Alice Springs train arrive?

Charters Towers to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Alice Springs is 1938 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Charters Towers 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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