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How to Travel from

Cairns City 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 Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$241.68
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

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

Train operators

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

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

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

What is the most economical method of travelling from Cairns City to Alice Springs?

The most economical method of travelling from Cairns City to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $332.00 - $498.00 and takes 24h 14m.

How can I get from Cairns City to Alice Springs in the shortest amount of time?

$383.08 - $702.31 is the price range for a flight from Cairns City to Alice Springs, which takes 3 hours 59 minutes.

Is it possible to travel by bus from Cairns City to Alice Springs without making any transfers?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns City station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 20h.

Can you take a train from Cairns to Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train service between Cairns and Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street Station, Sydney Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 22h.

How many kilometers is it from Cairns City to Alice Springs?

1476 km. 2335.2 km.

How can I travel by bus from Cairns City to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns City to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 20h and costs $446.93 - $1,021.54.

How long does it take to travel from Cairns City to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 3 hours and 59 minutes to travel from Cairns City to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Cairns City to Alice Springs bus?

Cairns Central Station. operates Premier Motor Service.

Where can I catch a train from that goes to Alice Springs that is operated by Queensland Rail Travel?

Cairns Central Station.

What is the best way to travel from Cairns City to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Cairns City to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $383.08 - $702.31. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $446.93 - $1,021.54 and takes 3 days 20h, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $1,149.24 - $8,300.04 and takes 3 days 22h.

Cairns City to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the bus from Cairns City arrive?

What is the time difference between Cairns City and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 minutes behind Cairns City. It is currently 03:47 in Cairns City and 03:17 in Alice Springs.

At what station does the train arrive?

The train arrives at Roma Street station.

Can you travel by car from Cairns City to Alice Springs?

The driving distance between Cairns City and Alice Springs is 2335 km. It takes approximately 24 hours and 14 minutes to drive from Cairns City to Alice Springs.

Where can I find accommodation options near Alice Springs?

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