How to Travel from
Alice Springs to Townsville
by Route or Car
Five ways to Travel from Alice Springs to Townsville
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Cheapest
By car (2 075 km)
20 h 41 min
2075 km.
from $114
Other
Train via Sydney
3 d 10 h 44 min
1424 km.
from $1019.85
Bus
3 d 11 h 48 min
1420 km.
from $841.63
Bus, Train
4 d 1 h 32 min
1423 km.
from $2255.85
Train
4 d 5 h 12 min
1422 km.
from $5221.37
Transport providers
Bus operators
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51
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 station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.06–$139.92
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.40–$228.96
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
24h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$368.88
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
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
23h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.12–$152.64
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$457.92–$1,399.19
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$305.28–$890.39
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.32–$228.96
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.61–$3,575.20
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Adelaide to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,596.61–$3,929.55
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
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
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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