How to Travel from
Townsville to Alice Springs
by Route or Car
Five ways to Travel from Townsville to Alice Springs
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Cheapest
By car (2 071 km)
20 h 37 min
2071 km.
from $113
Other
Bus
3 d 13 h 57 min
1420 km.
from $862.93
Train via Sydney
3 d 16 h 34 min
1424 km.
from $2137.65
Bus, Train
4 d 19 h 51 min
1423 km.
from $2147.93
Train
4 d 21 h 10 min
1422 km.
from $5184.52
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:
$10.87–$29.35
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:
$36.96–$50.00
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$326.09
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.17–$119.57
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
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:
$8.15–$40.22
Premier Motor Service
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30
Bus from Townsville to Chermside
Ave. Duration:
22h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30
Airlines
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$369.57–$1,086.96
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52
Airnorth
Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Alice
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$869.57
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$652.17–$2,391.30
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$3,055.14
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:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93
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:
$303.03–$611.16
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Alice Springs?
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $250 - $380.43 and takes 20h 54m.
What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Alice Springs?
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $282.61 - $760.87 .
Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Alice Springs?
No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Townsville 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 13h.
Is there a direct train between Townsville and Alice Springs?
No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street Station, Sydney Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.
Is there a direct flight between Townsville and Alice Springs?
There are no direct flights between Townsville and Alice Springs. The fastest has 1 change and takes 6h 5m and costs $250 - $706.52 .
How far is it from Townsville to Alice Springs?
The distance between Townsville and Alice Springs is 1443 km. The road distance is 2071.2 km.
How do I travel from Townsville to Alice Springs without a car?
The best way to get from Townsville to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 13h and costs $358.70 - $1032.61 .
How long does it take to get from Townsville to Alice Springs?
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Townsville to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Townsville to Alice Springs bus from?
Townsville to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Where do I catch the Townsville to Alice Springs train from?
Townsville to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Alice Springs?
The best way to get from Townsville to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $282.61 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $358.70 - $1032.61 and takes 3 days 13h, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $978.26 - $6521.74 and takes 3 days 16h.
Where does the Townsville to Alice Springs bus arrive?
Townsville to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What is the time difference between Townsville and Alice Springs?
Alice Springs is 30 min behind Townsville. It is currently 04:52 in Townsville and 04:22 in Alice Springs.
Where does the Townsville to Alice Springs train arrive?
Townsville to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Can I drive from Townsville to Alice Springs?
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Alice Springs is 2071 km. It takes approximately 20h 54m to drive from Townsville 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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