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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Penrith to Alice Springs

Composite routes from Penrith to Alice Springs

Cheapest
28 h 43 min
Car
2687 km.
from $147
Other
5 h 46 min
Train, Plane
1978 km.
from $346.21
46 h 4 min
1977 km.
from $364.60
2 d 7 h 22 min
1977 km.
from $2380.73
8 h 7 min
Plane
1978 km.
from $652.99

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 3
Sydney Trains
Website
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
Sydney Trains
Website
1h 2m
Every 15 minutes
$3.54–$6.19
131 500
131 500
Call
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Website
25h 50m
Once a week
$757.86–$2,652.51
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Website
26h 30m
Twice a week
$337.94–$681.57
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
51 min
Hourly
$3.66–$5.18
131 500
131 500
Call
Firefly Express
Website
6h 35m
Once daily
$40.42–$56.84
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
20h 30m
6 times a week
$138.94–$353.67
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
V-Line Buses
Website
14h
Once daily
$8.84–$45.47
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
Call
Airlines
Found: 2
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Qantas
Website
3h 15m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$353.67–$1,136.79
Virgin Australia
Website
5h 50m
Tuesday and Thursday
$277.88–$1,136.79

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $163.04 - $402.17 and takes 46h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Alice Springs is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $239.13 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station, Stand D and arriving at Alice Springs via Parramatta Station, Stand B2, Liverpool, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Sydney Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Penrith to Alice Springs?

The distance between Penrith and Alice Springs is 2097 km. The road distance is 2775.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 46h 4m and costs $163.04 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Penrith to Alice Springs, including transfers.

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

Penrith to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Liverpool station.

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

Penrith to Alice Springs train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Penrith Station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Penrith to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 46h 4m and costs $163.04 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $923.91 - $2934.78 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Penrith to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Penrith to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Albury station.

What is the time difference between Penrith and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Penrith. It is currently 17:18 in Penrith and 15:48 in Alice Springs.

Where does the Penrith to Alice Springs train arrive?

Penrith to Alice Springs train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Alice Springs is 2775 km. It takes approximately 28h 22m to drive from Penrith to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 25+ hotels available in Alice Springs. Prices start at $16.74 per night.
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