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How to get fromArmidale to Alice Springsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Armidale to Alice Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Armidale

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    1. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane ARM - ASP
    6h 50m
    $418–1,149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Stationbus bus Dt9
    2. Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus bus 362
    3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 to Blende St After Bromide Stbus bus 589
    4. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin Stbus bus 585
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    46h 20m
    $383–740

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Central Stationtrain train 224
    2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springstrain train
    2d 15h
    $2,426–6,381

  4. Drive 2,770.9 km

    1. Drive from Armidale to Alice Springscar car 2,770.9 km
    28h 57m
    $499–720

  5. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane CFS - ASP
    10h 14m
    $486–1,148

  6. Train to Tamworth, fly

    1. Take the train from Armidale Station to Tamworth Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane TMW - ASP
    10h 24m
    $683–868

Armidale to Alice Springs by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration46h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Link Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Armidale (ARM) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Alice Springs via Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1, Blende St After Bromide St, and Adelaide in around 46h 20m.

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