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Canberra to Alice Springs buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Canberra and Alice Springs takes 42h 30m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Canberra to Alice Springs. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

42h 30m
Duration
2,797 km
Distance
$406
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Canberra to Alice Springs bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Canberra and Alice Springs. The service departs Canberra at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Alice Springs at 14:30:00. All services require a transfer at Albury and take an average of 42h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canberra to Alice Springs? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,797.2 km
  • Duration: 42h 30m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Alice Springs via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 40h 15m.

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