There are 4 ways to get from Alice Springs to Palmerston by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane ASP - DRW
4h 54m$539–1,446Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Alice Springs to Palmerstonbus Darwin
21h 5m$210–490Train
- Take the train from Alice Springs to Darwintrain The Ghan
23h 28m$1,932–1,947Drive 1,477.9 km
- Drive from Alice Springs to Palmerstoncar 1,477.9 km
13h 26m$266–384
Alice Springs to Palmerston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alice Springs to Palmerston is to bus which costs $210 - $490 and takes 21h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Alice Springs to Palmerston is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $500 - $1,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Palmerston. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 21h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Alice Springs to Palmerston. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Darwin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 28m.
The distance between Alice Springs and Palmerston is 1353 km. The road distance is 1477.9 km.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Palmerston without a car is to bus which takes 21h 5m and costs $210 - $490.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Alice Springs to Palmerston, including transfers.
Alice Springs to Palmerston bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs to Palmerston train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.
The best way to get from Alice Springs to Palmerston is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $490 and takes 21h 5m, you could also train, which costs $1,930 - $1,950 and takes 23h 28m.
What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Palmerston, NT, Australia?
Qantas flies from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Alice Springs to Palmerston 6 times a week. Tickets cost $210–490 and the journey takes 21h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Alice Springs Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Alice Springs to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,902
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,902
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,003
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Alice Springs to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–490
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Advantage
- $260–390
- Flexible
- $340–490
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More Questions & Answers
Alice Springs to Palmerston bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Palmerston station.
Alice Springs to Palmerston train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Darwin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alice Springs to Palmerston is 1478 km. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Alice Springs to Palmerston.
There are 526+ hotels available in Palmerston.




