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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $380 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Coolangatta and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Tweed Heads and arriving at Alice Springs via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

Is there a direct train between Coolangatta and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Coolangatta station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.

How far is it from Coolangatta to Alice Springs?

The distance between Coolangatta and Alice Springs is 2035 km. The road distance is 2606.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $380 - $950.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Coolangatta to Alice Springs, including transfers.

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

Coolangatta to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tweed Heads station.

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

Coolangatta to Alice Springs train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Coolangatta to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $380 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $950 and takes 2 days 13h, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $2,400 - $7,000 and takes 3 days 0h.

Where does the Coolangatta to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Coolangatta to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Coolangatta and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Coolangatta. It is currently 10:01 PM in Coolangatta and 9:31 PM in Alice Springs.

Where does the Coolangatta to Alice Springs train arrive?

Coolangatta to Alice Springs train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Coolangatta to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Alice Springs is 2607 km. It takes approximately 38h 20m to drive from Coolangatta to Alice Springs.

How do I get a bus ticket from Coolangatta to Alice Springs?

Book your Coolangatta to Alice Springs bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 21+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

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

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

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Fly from Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane OOL - ASP
7h 34m
$386–1,246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
2d 13h
$387–918
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
3d
$2,450–6,840
Drive 2,606.5 km
1. Drive from Coolangatta to Alice Springscar 2,606.5 km
38h 20m
$469–677
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 1 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane BNE - ASP
7h 35m
$546–1,274
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
4d 23h
$3,422–18,502
Train
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
5d 5h
$5,194–19,994

Coolangatta to Alice Springs by bus

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Distance: 2,035.1 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tweed Heads to Alice Springs via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 2d 13h.

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