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

The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 29h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Emerald to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $800 - $2,700.

Is there a direct bus between Emerald and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Alice Springs via Rockhampton George Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Emerald and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 14h.

How far is it from Emerald to Alice Springs?

The distance between Emerald and Alice Springs is 1474 km. The road distance is 1768.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Emerald to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 7h and costs $490 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Emerald to Alice Springs, including transfers.

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

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

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

Emerald to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.

Train, bus or fly from Emerald to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Emerald to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $800 - $2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $490 - $1,200 and takes 3 days 7h, you could also train via Sydney, which costs $2,500 - $11,000 and takes 3 days 14h.

Where does the Emerald to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Emerald to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

What is the time difference between Emerald and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Emerald. It is currently 11:29 AM in Emerald and 10:59 AM in Alice Springs.

Where does the Emerald to Alice Springs train arrive?

Emerald to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Emerald to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Alice Springs is 1768 km. It takes approximately 29h 23m to drive from Emerald to Alice Springs.

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

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

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 21+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

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

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

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Fly from Emerald Airport
best
1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane EMD - ASP
6h 5m
$803–2,666
Drive 1,768.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Emerald to Alice Springscar 1,768.2 km
29h 23m
$318–459
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
4. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Albury Station, Coach Bay 1bus
5. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
6. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
3d 7h
$491–1,156
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
3d 14h
$2,548–10,173
Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly
1. Drive from Emerald to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane MOV - ASP
22h 38m
$1,072–3,498
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
5d 12h
$3,521–21,836
Train
1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
5d 19h
$5,294–23,329

Emerald to Alice Springs by bus

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3d 7hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,473.6 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Alice Springs via Rockhampton George Street, Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 3d 7h.

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