There are 3 ways to get from Barcaldine to Alpha by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Barcaldine to Alpha by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcaldine to Alpha is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Barcaldine to Alpha is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $27 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcaldine and arriving at Alpha. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcaldine and arriving at Alpha. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Barcaldine and Alpha is 141 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.
The best way to get from Barcaldine to Alpha without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
The bus from Barcaldine to Alpha takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Barcaldine to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Barcaldine station.
Barcaldine to Alpha train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Barcaldine station.
The best way to get from Barcaldine to Alpha is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $550 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Barcaldine, QLD, Australia and Alpha, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Barcaldine to Alpha twice a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Barcaldine to Alpha twice a week. Tickets cost $7–530 and the journey takes 2h 41m.
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- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Barcaldine to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–530
- 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
- $85–180
- AChoice
- $7–35
- Gold Class
- $423
- Heritage Class
- $530
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Barcaldine to Alpha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Advantage
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Barcaldine to Alpha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alpha station.
Barcaldine to Alpha train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Alpha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcaldine to Alpha is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Barcaldine to Alpha.




