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Atherton to Alice Springs

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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:
$12.72–$34.34

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:
$43.25–$58.51

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.06–$139.92
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.64–$368.88

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:
$9.54–$47.06

Trans North Bus & Coach

Phone:
+61 7 3036 2070
Website:
transnorthbus.com.au/
Bus from Atherton to Smithfield
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.98
Bus from Atherton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.08–$30.53

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.32–$108.12

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:
$48.34–$178.08

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$763.19–$2,798.37

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Southern Cross to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.32–$228.96

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63
Train from Gordonvale to Roma
Ave. Duration:
24h 54m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,439.77

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
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)
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$354.62–$715.20

Airlines

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Cairns to Alice
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$546.95–$1,653.58

Questions and Answers

How can you travel from Atherton to Alice Springs the fastest way possible?

The fastest way to travel from Atherton to Alice Springs is to take a bus and a plane which takes 7 hours and 9 minutes and costs $395.85 to $702.31.

Is there a direct bus between Atherton and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Atherton to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Atherton and arriving at Alice Springs via Cairns Central Station, Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 23h.

How far is it from Atherton to Alice Springs?

The distance between Atherton and Alice Springs is 1578 km. The road distance is 2266.6 km.

How can I travel from Atherton to Alice Springs without a car using only public transportation?

The best way to get from Atherton to Alice Springs without a car is to bus and train via Sydney which takes 3 days 22h and costs $561.85 - $5,873.87.

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

It takes approximately 7 hours and 9 minutes to get from Atherton to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Atherton to Alice Springs bus from?

Atherton to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Atherton station.

How can I travel from Atherton to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Atherton to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 3 days 23h and costs $434.16 - $893.85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,276.93 - $8,300.04 and takes 3 days 23h.

Where does the Trans North Bus & Coach Atherton to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Cairns Central Station

What is the time difference between Atherton and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 minutes behind Atherton. It is currently 04:12 in Atherton and 03:42 in Alice Springs.

Can you drive from Atherton to Alice Springs?

The driving distance between Atherton and Alice Springs is 2267 kilometers. The drive takes approximately 23 hours and 16 minutes.

Where can I find accommodations near Alice Springs?

There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs. Prices start at $20.48 per night.
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