How to Travel from
Emerald to Alice Springs
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Emerald, Australia → Alice Springs, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Emerald to Alice Springs
Composite routes from Emerald to Alice Springs
Cheapest
22 h 27 min
Car
2231 km.
from $122
Other
3 d 8 h
1452 km.
from $719.02
3 d 13 h 37 min
1454 km.
from $2081
4 d 11 h 54 min
Train, Bus
1452 km.
from $4346.48
4 d 18 h 13 min
1452 km.
from $4682.12
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:
$12.63–$34.10
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:
$42.95–$58.10
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.37–$69.47
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$189.46
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.63–$138.94
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.57–$366.30
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:
$9.47–$46.73
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.15–$88.42
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.79–$107.36
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Emerald Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
17h 52m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$416.82–$1,263.10
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Emerald Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
17h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$277.88–$821.01
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$757.86–$2,778.82
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Emerald to Roma
Ave. Duration:
16h 7m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$34.10–$2,414.67
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,585.46–$3,902.09
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$352.14–$710.20
Questions and Answers
What is the most affordable way to travel from Emerald to Alice Springs?
The most affordable way to travel from Emerald to Alice Springs is to drive, costing $319.23 - $472.46 and taking 22h 27m.
How can I travel from Emerald to Alice Springs?
The fastest way to travel from Emerald to Alice Springs is to fly, which takes 16 hours and 25 minutes and costs $319.23 - $893.85.
Does the bus service go directly from Emerald to Alice Springs?
No, the bus service does not go directly from Emerald to Alice Springs. However, the service departs from Emerald and arrives at Alice Springs via Rockhampton, Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 8 hours.
Is there no direct train service between Emerald and Alice Springs?
No, there is no direct train service from Emerald to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street Station, Sydney Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 13 hours.
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How can I get from Emerald to Alice Springs without using a car?
The best way to get from Emerald to Alice Springs without a car is to take a bus which takes 3 days 8 hours and costs $383.08 - $957.70.
How long is the journey from Emerald to Alice Springs, considering travel time including transfers?
It takes approximately 16 hours and 25 minutes to get from Emerald to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Where can I find the Emerald to Alice Springs bus from?
Greyhound Australia operates Emerald to Alice Springs bus services, departing from Emerald station.
Where can I catch the Emerald to Alice Springs train from?
Queensland Rail Travel operates the Emerald to Alice Springs train services from Emerald station.
How can I get from Emerald to Alice Springs?
The best way to get from Emerald to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 16 hours 25 minutes and costs $319.23 - $893.85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $383.08 - $957.70 and takes 3 days 8 hours, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $1,149.24 - $6,129.26 and takes 3 days 13 hours.
Emerald to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Where does the Emerald to Alice Springs bus arrive?
How many minutes is it different between Emerald and Alice Springs?
Alice Springs is 30 minutes behind Emerald. It is currently 19:57 in Emerald and 19:27 in Alice Springs.
Where does the Emerald to Alice Springs train arrive?
The Emerald to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Can I drive from Chicago to New York?
The driving distance between Chicago and New York is 628 miles. It takes approximately 8 hours to drive from Chicago to New York.
What accommodation options are available near Alice Springs?
There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs. Prices start at $20.48 per night.
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