The train between Canberra and Alice Springs takes 2d 11h. The train runs, on average, once a 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.
Trains run on demand between Canberra and Alice Springs. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2d 11h.
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No, there is no direct train from Canberra to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Alice Springs station via Central Station and Adelaide Parklands station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
Canberra to Alice Springs train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
Canberra to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Alice Springs station.
The distance between Canberra and Alice Springs is 1954.2 km. The road distance is 2532 km.
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Alice Springs via Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, and Adelaide Station in around 2d 11h.