There are 3 ways to get from Northern Territory to Alice Springs by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Northern Territory to Alice Springs by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northern Territory to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $220 - $500 and takes 21h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Territory to Alice Springs is to drive which takes 13h 39m and costs $260 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darwin and arriving at Alice Springs. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 21h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Northern Territory to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Alice Springs via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.
The distance between Northern Territory and Alice Springs is 1514 km. The road distance is 1496.3 km.
The best way to get from Northern Territory to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 21h 5m and costs $220 - $500.
The bus from Darwin to Alice Springs takes 21h 5m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Northern Territory to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Darwin station.
Northern Territory to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Darwin station.
The best way to get from Northern Territory to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 21h 5m and costs $220 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2,265 - $2,275 and takes 23h 26m.
What companies run services between Northern Territory, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Darwin to Alice Springs 6 times a week. Tickets cost $220–500 and the journey takes 21h 5m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Ghan operates a train from Darwin to Alice Springs twice a week. Tickets cost $2,222 and the journey takes 23h 10m.
- 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 Darwin to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- 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
- $340–500
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More Questions & Answers
Northern Territory to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Northern Territory to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Territory to Alice Springs is 1496 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Northern Territory to Alice Springs.
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