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

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Coolangatta is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 38h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Coolangatta is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $400 - $1,300.

Is there a direct train between Alice Springs and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Coolangatta station. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Manguri, Adelaide and Central station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 14h.

How far is it from Alice Springs to Coolangatta?

The distance between Alice Springs and Coolangatta is 2037 km. The road distance is 2605.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Coolangatta without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 11h and costs $440 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Alice Springs to Coolangatta, including transfers.

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

Alice Springs to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.

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

Alice Springs to Coolangatta train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.

Train, bus or fly from Alice Springs to Coolangatta?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Coolangatta is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $400 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 11h, you could also train, which costs $5,000 - $17,000 and takes 3 days 14h.

Where does the Alice Springs to Coolangatta bus arrive?

Alice Springs to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Coolangatta?

Coolangatta is 30 min ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 10:42 PM in Alice Springs and 11:12 PM in Coolangatta.

Where does the Alice Springs to Coolangatta train arrive?

Alice Springs to Coolangatta train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Manguri station.

Can I drive from Alice Springs to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Coolangatta is 2606 km. It takes approximately 38h 20m to drive from Alice Springs to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 2887+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

Alice Springs to Coolangatta - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Alice Springs and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via 85 Franklin St, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Central Station and Cahill Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

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There are 7 ways to get from Alice Springs to Coolangatta by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport
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1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane ASP - OOL
5h 54m
$400–1,247
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
3. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus
2d 11h
$443–1,083
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3d 9h
$2,325–13,501
Drive 2,605.8 km
1. Drive from Alice Springs to Coolangattacar 2,605.8 km
38h 20m
$469–677
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ASP - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
6h 20m
$551–1,276
Train
1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
2. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
4. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3d 14h
$5,151–16,054
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Adelaide Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus
4d 18h
$2,487–9,647

Alice Springs to Coolangatta by train and bus

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4d 18hAverage Duration

$2,487Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,036.7 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alice Springs to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Cahill Street in around 2d 11h.

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