There are 3 ways to get from Tambo to Alpha by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Tambo to Barcaldinebus Mount Isa
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Alphabus Rockhampton
5h 43m$74–131Drive 165.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Tambo to Alphacar 165.9 km
1h 51m$30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tambo to Barcaldinebus Mount Isa
- Take the train from Barcaldine to Alphatrain Spirit of the Outback
6h 46m$68–626
Tambo to Alpha by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambo to Alpha is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Tambo to Alpha is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambo to Alpha. However, there are services departing from Tambo and arriving at Alpha via Barcaldine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Tambo and Alpha is 350 km. The road distance is 165.9 km.
The best way to get from Tambo to Alpha without a car is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Tambo to Alpha, including transfers.
Tambo to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Tambo station.
Tambo to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Barcaldine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambo to Alpha is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Tambo to Alpha.
What companies run services between Tambo, QLD, Australia and Alpha, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Tambo to Alpha via Barcaldine and Barcaldine in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Barcaldine to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $24–530
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $26–45
- AChoice
- $26–35
- Gold Class
- $423
- Heritage Class
- $530
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Tambo to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Barcaldine to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
Bus from Tambo to Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $50–80
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