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

The cheapest way to get from Orange to Alice Springs is to bus and train which costs $270 - $750 and takes 43h.

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

The fastest way to get from Orange to Alice Springs is to bus and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $700 - $2,200.

Is there a direct bus between Orange and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Orange station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Alice Springs via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Blende St After Bromide St and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Orange and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Orange station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Orange Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Orange to Alice Springs?

The distance between Orange and Alice Springs is 1882 km. The road distance is 2487.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Orange to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 41h 20m and costs $320 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Orange to Alice Springs, including transfers.

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

Orange to Alice Springs bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1.

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

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

Train or bus from Orange to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Orange to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 41h 20m and costs $320 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2,400 - $7,000 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Orange to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Orange to Alice Springs bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.

What is the time difference between Orange and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Orange. It is currently 8:07 AM in Orange and 7:37 AM in Alice Springs.

Where does the Orange to Alice Springs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Orange to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Orange to Alice Springs is 2488 km. It takes approximately 26h 9m to drive from Orange to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 22+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

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

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

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Bus to Orange Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Orange Visitor Information Centre, Byng St to Orange Airportbus
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane OAG - ASP
8h 1m
$700–2,160
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 3 to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2bus 794
2. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Albury Stationtrain 623 / ...
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
43h
$275–748
Bus
1. Take the bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 569 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende St After Bromide Stbus 589
3. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin Stbus 583
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
41h 20m
$320–656
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Orange Station to Broken Hill Stationtrain 445
2. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tcebus 583
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
44h 17m
$2,086–2,162
Drive 2,487.6 km
1. Drive from Orange to Alice Springscar 2,487.6 km
26h 9m
$444–640
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Orange Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane SYD - ASP
9h 40m
$462–1,432
Train
1. Take the train from Orange Station to Central Stationtrain 428
2. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain
2d 11h
$2,407–6,752

Orange to Alice Springs by bus

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Distance: 1,882.3 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Orange Station, Coach Bay 1 to Alice Springs via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Blende St After Bromide St, and Adelaide in around 41h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orange Station to Alice Springs via Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Adelaide Station in around 2d 11h.

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