There are 4 ways to get from Darwin Station to Alice Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane DRW - ASP
2h 42m$582–1,501Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Palmerston to Alice Springsbus Alice Springs
20h 26m$243–529Train
- Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain The Ghan Expedition
23h 10m$2,222Drive 1,488.9 km
- Drive from Darwin Station to Alice Springscar 1,488.9 km
13h 35m$268–387
Darwin Station to Alice Springs by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin Station to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin Station to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $550 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Darwin Station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Palmerston and arriving at Alice Springs via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darwin and arriving at Alice Springs. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 23h 10m.
The distance between Darwin Station and Alice Springs is 1338 km. The road distance is 1488.9 km.
The best way to get from Darwin Station to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 20h 26m and costs $240 - $550.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Darwin Station to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Darwin Station to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Palmerston station.
Darwin Station to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Darwin Station to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $550 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 20h 26m, you could also train, which costs $2,222 and takes 23h 10m.
What companies run services between Darwin Station, NT, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
Qantas flies from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Palmerston to Alice Springs 6 times a week. Tickets cost $210–490 and the journey takes 20h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Alice Springs 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 Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,222
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,222
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,340
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Palmerston to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- 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
- $270–390
- Flexible
- $340–490
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More Questions & Answers
Darwin Station to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Darwin Station to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin Station to Alice Springs is 1489 km. It takes approximately 13h 35m to drive from Darwin Station to Alice Springs.
There are 21+ hotels available in Alice Springs.







