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

The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $300 - $850 and takes 47h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maitland to Alice Springs is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $460 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Maitland and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Maitland station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station, Station St and arriving at Alice Springs via Central Station, Canberra, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Maitland and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Maitland station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Maitland to Alice Springs?

The distance between Maitland and Alice Springs is 2234 km. The road distance is 2739.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Maitland to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 47h 30m and costs $300 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Maitland to Alice Springs, including transfers.

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

Maitland to Alice Springs bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.

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

Maitland to Alice Springs train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.

Train, bus or fly from Maitland to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Maitland to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 47h 30m and costs $300 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2,400 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 9h, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $1,100 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Maitland to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Maitland to Alice Springs bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Maitland and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Maitland. It is currently 8:02 PM in Maitland and 7:32 PM in Alice Springs.

Where does the Maitland to Alice Springs train arrive?

Maitland to Alice Springs train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Maitland to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Alice Springs is 2739 km. It takes approximately 28h 33m to drive from Maitland to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 21+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

Maitland to Alice Springs - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Maitland to Alice Springs by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane SYD - ASP
7h 21m
$464–1,415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus
3. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
47h 30m
$302–812
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
2d 9h
$2,399–6,735
Drive 2,739.4 km
1. Drive from Maitland to Alice Springscar 2,739.4 km
28h 33m
$493–711
Fly from Newcastle Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane NTL - ASP
8h 2m
$594–1,060
Train to Tamworth, fly
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane TMW - ASP
11h 36m
$791–2,538

Maitland to Alice Springs by bus

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47h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,233.5 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Maitland, NSW, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Alice Springs via Central Station, Canberra, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 47h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maitland Station to Alice Springs via Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Adelaide Station in around 2d 9h.

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