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

The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Maroochydore is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 38h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Maroochydore is to fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs $550 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Alice Springs and Maroochydore?

No, there is no direct bus from Alice Springs to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via 85 Franklin St, Albury, Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between Alice Springs and Maroochydore?

No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Maroochydore station. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Manguri, Adelaide and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 13h.

How far is it from Alice Springs to Maroochydore?

The distance between Alice Springs and Maroochydore is 2095 km. The road distance is 2564.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Maroochydore without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $450 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Alice Springs to Maroochydore, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Alice Springs to Maroochydore?

The best way to get from Alice Springs to Maroochydore is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $450 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $900 - $2,900 and takes 6h 49m, you could also train, which costs $5,000 - $17,000 and takes 3 days 13h.

Where does the Alice Springs to Maroochydore bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Maroochydore?

Maroochydore is 30 min ahead of Alice Springs. It is currently 1:11 AM in Alice Springs and 1:41 AM in Maroochydore.

Where does the Alice Springs to Maroochydore train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alice Springs to Maroochydore?

Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Maroochydore is 2565 km. It takes approximately 38h 8m to drive from Alice Springs to Maroochydore.

Where can I stay near Maroochydore?

There are 1881+ hotels available in Maroochydore.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ASP - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
5h 59m
$577–1,394
Bus
cheapest
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 Central Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus
2d 12h
$452–1,151
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 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
3d 7h
$2,324–13,533
Drive 2,564.7 km
1. Drive from Alice Springs to Maroochydorecar 2,564.7 km
38h 8m
$469–677
Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane ASP - MCY
6h 49m
$907–2,867
Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane ASP - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus
14h 54m
$921–2,862
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 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
3d 13h
$5,203–16,106

Alice Springs to Maroochydore by bus and foot

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2d 12hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,095 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Alice Springs to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, Qantas and Jetstar fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) twice daily.

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