What is the cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Alice Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 22h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardwell to Alice Springs?

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Alice Springs is to train and bus and fly which takes 15h 1m and costs $700 - $1,900.

Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardwell to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Cardwell Brasenose Street and arriving at Alice Springs via Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 16h.

Is there a direct train between Cardwell and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Cardwell to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Cardwell and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street Station, Sydney Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Cardwell to Alice Springs?

The distance between Cardwell and Alice Springs is 1656 km. The road distance is 2230.1 km.

How do I travel from Cardwell to Alice Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 16h and costs $600 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from Cardwell to Alice Springs?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Cardwell to Alice Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Alice Springs bus from?

Cardwell to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cardwell Brasenose Street station.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Alice Springs train from?

Cardwell to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cardwell station.

Train or bus from Cardwell to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 3 days 16h and costs $600 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $2,500 - $12,000 and takes 3 days 18h.

Where does the Cardwell to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Cardwell to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cardwell and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Cardwell. It is currently 3:18 PM in Cardwell and 2:48 PM in Alice Springs.

Where does the Cardwell to Alice Springs train arrive?

Cardwell to Alice Springs train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cardwell to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Alice Springs is 2230 km. It takes approximately 22h 14m to drive from Cardwell to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

Cardwell to Alice Springs - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cardwell to Alice Springs by train, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, shuttle to Cairns, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Babinda
2. Take a shuttle bus from Babinda to Cairns Airport
3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)CNS - ASP
8h 32m
Drive 2,230.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardwell to Alice Springs2,230.1 km
22h 14m
$436–630
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury station
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
3d 16h
$634–1,355
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
4. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springs
3d 18h
$2,526–11,441
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Proserpine
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)PPP - ASP
22h 3m
$697–3,427
Train, bus, bus to Townsville Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centre
3. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airport
4. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)TSV - ASP
15h 1m
$713–1,855
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
4d 4h
$2,701–6,280
Train
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springs
4d 5h
$4,372–12,997

Cardwell to Alice Springs by bus and foot

6Weekly Services

3d 16hAverage Duration

$634Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,655.9 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Cardwell, QLD, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?

You can take a bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Alice Springs via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 3d 16h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardwell to Alice Springs via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Sydney Central Station, and Adelaide Parklands in around 3d 18h.

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