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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Parkes to Alice Springs

Composite routes from Parkes to Alice Springs

Cheapest
24 h 46 min
Car
2388 km.
from $131
Other
6 h 50 min
Plane
1743 km.
from $642.18
40 h 44 min
1744 km.
from $314.74
42 h 38 min
Train, Bus
1743 km.
from $652.60
8 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
1743 km.
from $700.49
11 h 40 min
Train, Plane
1743 km.
from $365.77
2 d 13 h 15 min
1743 km.
from $2481.36

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
6h 50m
Twice a week
$9.47–$25.26
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
20h 30m
6 times a week
$151.57–$366.30
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
14h
Once daily
$9.47–$46.73
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
5h 32m
Monday to Friday
$378.93–$1,136.79
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 50m
Tuesday and Thursday
$277.88–$1,136.79
Train operators
Found: 2
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
25h 50m
Once a week
$757.86–$2,778.82
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
26h 30m
Twice a week
$352.14–$710.20
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Parkes to Alice Springs is to bus and night bus which costs $130.43 - $380.43 and takes 43h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkes to Alice Springs is to drive and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $358.70 - $1032.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Parkes and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkes station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Alice Springs via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Blende St After Bromide St and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Parkes and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Parkes station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Parkes Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Sydney Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Parkes to Alice Springs?

The distance between Parkes and Alice Springs is 1953 km. The road distance is 2456.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkes to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 40h 44m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Parkes to Alice Springs, including transfers.

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

Parkes to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Parkes Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Parkes to Alice Springs train from?

Parkes to Alice Springs train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Parkes Station.

Train, bus or fly from Parkes to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Parkes to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 40h 44m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $260.87 - $760.87 and takes 22h, you could also train, which costs $923.91 - $3152.17 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Parkes to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Parkes to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Parkes and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Parkes. It is currently 07:00 in Parkes and 05:30 in Alice Springs.

Where does the Parkes to Alice Springs train arrive?

Parkes to Alice Springs train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Parkes to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkes to Alice Springs is 2457 km. It takes approximately 24h 57m to drive from Parkes to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs. Prices start at $17.43 per night.
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