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Alice Springs to Canberra

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Goulburn Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.32–$7.00
Train from Central Station to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.36–$13.99

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.64–$368.88
Bus from Albury to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.70–$82.68

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$47.06
Bus from Albury to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.43–$21.62

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$343.44–$1,081.19

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Canberra
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$267.12–$826.79

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Albury
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$120.84
Train from Southern Cross to Goulburn
Ave. Duration:
8h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.16–$165.36

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Southern Cross to Albury
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.23–$8.27

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,081.19–$4,324.76

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.32–$228.96

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$354.62–$715.20

Questions and Answers

How can I get to Canberra from Alice Springs on the cheapest route?

$166.00 - $498.00

What is the quickest route to travel from Alice Springs to Canberra?

The quickest route to travel from Alice Springs to Canberra is to fly which takes 5 hours and 42 minutes and costs $255.39 - $766.16.

Is there a direct bus route between Alice Springs and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus route between Alice Springs and Canberra. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Canberra via 85 Franklin St and Albury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 hours and 40 minutes.

Can I take a direct train from Alice Springs to Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Melbourne station. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Melbourne Station via Adelaide, Southern Cross and Goulburn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

What is the distance between Alice Springs and Canberra?

The distance between Alice Springs and Canberra is 1977 km.

How can I travel from Alice Springs to Canberra without a car?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 39 hours and 40 minutes and costs $166.00 - $498.00.

What is the travel time from Alice Springs to Canberra?

It takes approximately 5 hours and 42 minutes to get from Alice Springs to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do you catch the bus that travels from Alice Springs to Canberra?

From Alice Springs station, Greyhound Australia operates bus services to Canberra.

Where can you catch the Alice Springs to Canberra train?

Alice Springs to Canberra train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.

What is the most efficient way to travel from Alice Springs to Canberra?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Canberra is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $255.39 - $766.16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $166.00 - $498.00 and takes 39h 40m, you could also train via Melbourne, which costs $472.46 - $1,149.24 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Alice Springs to Canberra bus arrive?

Alice Springs to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Canberra?

Canberra is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 14:27 in Alice Springs and 15:57 in Canberra.

Where does the Journey Beyond - The Ghan train arrive?

Alice Springs to Canberra train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can you drive from Alice Springs to Canberra?

The driving distance between Alice Springs and Canberra is 2566 kilometers. It takes approximately 26 hours and 23 minutes to drive from Alice Springs to Canberra.

Where can I find hotels near Canberra?

There are 646+ hotels available in Canberra. Prices start at $78.30 per night.
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