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20 h 27 min
2072 km.
from $113
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Alice Springs, Australia → Townsville, Australia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alice Springs to Townsville

Composite routes from Alice Springs to Townsville

Cheapest
20 h 27 min
Car
2072 km.
from $113
Other
3 d 10 h 44 min
1424 km.
from $1019.85
3 d 11 h 48 min
1420 km.
from $841.63
4 d 1 h 32 min
Bus, Train
1423 km.
from $2255.85
4 d 5 h 12 min
1422 km.
from $5221.37

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 5
Transport for NSW
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Firefly Express
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Greyhound Australia
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V-Line Buses
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Premier Motor Service
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Transport for NSW
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14h 6m
Twice daily
$12.72–$34.34
131 500
131 500
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Firefly Express
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7h 35m
Once daily
$43.25–$58.51
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
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Greyhound Australia
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19h 55m
6 times a week
$152.64–$368.88
1300 473946
1300 473946
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V-Line Buses
Website
14h 5m
Once daily
$9.54–$47.06
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
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Premier Motor Service
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23h 50m
Once daily
$108.12–$152.64
13 34 10
13 34 10
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Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Qantas
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7h 50m
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
$457.92–$1,399.19
Virgin Australia
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7h 45m
Tuesday and Thursday
$305.28–$890.39
Train operators
Found: 5
NSW TrainLink XPT
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Journey Beyond - The Overland
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Queensland Rail Travel
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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Journey Beyond - The Ghan
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NSW TrainLink XPT
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11h 18m
Twice daily
$48.34–$178.08
131 500
131 500
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Journey Beyond - The Overland
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11h 25m
Twice a week
$76.32–$228.96
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
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Queensland Rail Travel
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18h 40m
4 times a week
$49.61–$3,575.20
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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2d 8h
Once a week
$1,596.61–$3,929.55
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
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Journey Beyond - The Ghan
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23h 15m
Once a week
$354.62–$715.20
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Townsville is to drive which costs $293.69 - $446.93 and takes 20h 53m.

What is the fastest way to travel from Alice Springs to Townsville?

The fastest way to travel from Alice Springs to Townsville is to fly which takes 5 hours and 46 minutes and costs $344.77 - $957.70.

Does Alice Springs have a direct bus route to Townsville?

No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Townsville. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Townsville via 85 Franklin St, Albury station, Central Station, King George Square, 1d and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.

Is there a direct train route between Alice Springs and Townsville?

No, there is no direct train route between Alice Springs and Townsville. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Townsville via Adelaide, Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days and 10 hours.

How many kilometers is it from Alice Springs to Townsville?

1443 kilometers.

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

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Sydney without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 3 days 10h and costs $536.31 - $4,980.02.

What is the travel time from Alice Springs to Townsville?

It takes approximately 5 hours and 46 minutes to get from Alice Springs to Townsville, including transfers.

Where can I find the Alice Springs to Townsville bus?

Greyhound Australia operates Alice Springs to Townsville bus services, departing from Alice Springs station.

Where can I catch the train from Alice Springs to Townsville?

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

What is the best way to travel from Alice Springs to Townsville?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Townsville is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $344.77 - $957.70.

Where does the Greyhound Australia bus arrive that travels from Alice Springs to Townsville?

Greyhound Australia's bus services that travel from Alice Springs to Townsville arrive at Adelaide station.

How much time does it take to travel from Alice Springs to Townsville?

It takes 30 minutes to travel from Alice Springs to Townsville.

Where does the Journey Beyond - The Ghan train arrive?

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

Can you travel from Alice Springs to Townsville by car?

The driving distance between Alice Springs and Townsville is 2071 kilometers. It takes approximately 20 hours and 53 minutes to drive from Alice Springs to Townsville.

Where can I find hotels near Townsville?

There are 509+ hotels available in Townsville. Prices start at $67.77 per night.
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