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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alice Springs to Mckinlay

Composite routes from Alice Springs to Mckinlay

Cheapest
13 h 15 min
Car
1396 km.
from $76
Other
23 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
806 km.
from $787.78
3 d 11 h 13 min
805 km.
from $906.85
3 d 15 h 39 min
806 km.
from $1008.98
22 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
806 km.
from $556.26
27 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
806 km.
from $599.74
4 d 6 h 27 min
Bus, Train
806 km.
from $2244.98
4 d 10 h 7 min
Train, Bus
807 km.
from $3918.10

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:
$10.87–$29.35

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:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mount Isa to McKinlay
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$47.83
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$119.57
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$195.65
Bus from Brisbane to McKinlay
Ave. Duration:
23h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$141.30–$347.83
Bus from Cloncurry to McKinlay
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$25.00
Bus from Winton to McKinlay
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$50.00

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:
$8.15–$40.22

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Mount
Ave. Duration:
19h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$413.04–$1,739.13
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Cloncurry
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$315.22–$978.26

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Mount
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$413.04–$1,195.65

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Mount
Ave. Duration:
19h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$467.39–$1,304.35
Plane from Alice Springs Airport to Winton
Ave. Duration:
23h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$923.91

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:
$41.30–$152.17

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$195.65

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:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

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:
$303.03–$611.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to McKinlay is to drive which costs $173.91 - $260.87 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to McKinlay is to drive which takes 13h 15m and costs $173.91 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Alice Springs and McKinlay?

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

How far is it from Alice Springs to McKinlay?

The distance between Alice Springs and McKinlay is 924 km. The road distance is 1396.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Alice Springs to McKinlay without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 11h and costs $391.30 - $1032.61 .

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

It takes approximately 23h 4m to get from Alice Springs to McKinlay, including transfers.

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

Alice Springs to McKinlay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.

Train, bus or fly from Alice Springs to McKinlay?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to McKinlay is to bus which takes 3 days 11h and costs $391.30 - $1032.61 . There are no good options to train or fly between Alice Springs to McKinlay.

Where does the Alice Springs to McKinlay bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and McKinlay?

McKinlay is 30 min ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 16:31 in Alice Springs and 17:01 in McKinlay.

Can I drive from Alice Springs to McKinlay?

Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to McKinlay is 1396 km. It takes approximately 13h 15m to drive from Alice Springs to McKinlay.
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