There are 4 ways to get from Central Station to Alice Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane SYD - ASP
4h 53m$443–1,267Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
44h 35m$274–756Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain Syd-Adl 2026
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain The Ghan
2d 5h$2,387–6,578Drive 2,742.2 km
- Drive from Central Station to Alice Springscar 2,742.2 km
28h 45m$493–712
Central Station to Alice Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $270 - $800 and takes 44h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Central Station to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $440 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Station station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Alice Springs via Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Station station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Central Station and Alice Springs is 2043 km. The road distance is 2742.2 km.
The best way to get from Central Station to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 44h 35m and costs $270 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Central Station to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Central Station to Alice Springs bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Central Station to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Central Station to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $440 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $800 and takes 44h 35m, you could also train, which costs $2,300 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Alice Springs via Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide in around 44h 35m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–4,600
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,200–2,200
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,100–2,000
- PLATINUM
- $3,000–4,600
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,500–2,600
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,988
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $90–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $130–190
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $220–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $350–500
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–70
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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Central Station to Alice Springs bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Albury Station, Coach Bay 1.
Alice Springs is 30 min behind Central Station. It is currently 9:09 AM in Central Station and 8:39 AM in Alice Springs.
Central Station to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Station to Alice Springs is 2742 km. It takes approximately 28h 45m to drive from Central Station to Alice Springs.
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