There are 5 ways to get from Bittern to Alice Springs by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Frankston Station to Flinders Street Station
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)MEL - ASP
6h 33m$428–1,018Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Frankston Station to Flinders Street Station
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
36h 37m$216–566Train
- Take the train from Frankston Station to Flinders Street Station
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
40h 43mDrive 2,308.1 km
- Drive from Bittern to Alice Springs2,308.1 km
24h 29m$448–646Bus
- Take the bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
37h 4m$331–635
Bittern to Alice Springs by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bittern to Alice Springs is to train and bus which costs $210 - $600 and takes 36h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bittern to Alice Springs is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $420 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Bittern station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Bittern Station/Frankston-Flinders Rd and arriving at Alice Springs via Frankston, Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Bittern station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Bittern Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Frankston Station, Flinders Street Station, Southern Cross Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 43m.
The distance between Bittern and Alice Springs is 1965 km. The road distance is 2308.1 km.
The best way to get from Bittern to Alice Springs without a car is to train and bus which takes 36h 37m and costs $210 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Bittern to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Bittern to Alice Springs bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Frankston station.
Bittern to Alice Springs train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Frankston Station.
The best way to get from Bittern to Alice Springs is to train which takes 40h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 37h 4m.
What companies run services between Bittern, VIC, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
You can take a train from Bittern Station to Alice Springs via Frankston Station, Flinders Street Station, Southern Cross Station, and Adelaide Station in around 40h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bittern Station/Frankston-Flinders Rd to Alice Springs via Frankston, Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Adelaide in around 37h 4m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–850
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $360–850
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Frankston Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1,993
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,993
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,098
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $11–60
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–300
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $330–500
- Phone
- +61 (0)3 9335 2811
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Frankston to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Bittern to Alice Springs bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr station.
Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Bittern. It is currently 4:21 PM in Bittern and 2:51 PM in Alice Springs.
Bittern to Alice Springs train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bittern to Alice Springs is 2308 km. It takes approximately 24h 29m to drive from Bittern to Alice Springs.
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