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

The cheapest way to get from Chinchilla to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 33h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chinchilla to Alice Springs is to train and fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $430 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Chinchilla and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Chinchilla to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Chinchilla and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

Is there a direct train between Chinchilla and Alice Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Chinchilla to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Chinchilla and arriving at Alice Springs via Roma Street Station, Sydney Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from Chinchilla to Alice Springs?

The distance between Chinchilla and Alice Springs is 2284 km. The road distance is 2238.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Chinchilla to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $480 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Chinchilla to Alice Springs, including transfers.

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

Chinchilla to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Chinchilla station.

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

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

Train or bus from Chinchilla to Alice Springs?

The best way to get from Chinchilla to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $480 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2,400 - $7,500 and takes 3 days 4h.

Where does the Chinchilla to Alice Springs bus arrive?

Chinchilla to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Chinchilla and Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is 30 min behind Chinchilla. It is currently 2:53 AM in Chinchilla and 2:23 AM in Alice Springs.

Where does the Chinchilla to Alice Springs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chinchilla to Alice Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Chinchilla to Alice Springs is 2239 km. It takes approximately 33h 59m to drive from Chinchilla to Alice Springs.

Where can I stay near Alice Springs?

There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

Chinchilla to Alice Springs - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

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

Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Chinchilla to Goodna
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)BNE - ASP
9h 49m
$547–1,095
Train to Miles Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chinchilla to Miles
2. Fly from Miles Airport (WLE) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)WLE - ASP
8h 29m
$437–1,314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chinchilla to Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
2d 19h
$485–1,172
Train
1. Take the train from Chinchilla to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
4. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springs
3d 4h
$2,465–7,153
Drive 2,238.9 km
1. Drive from Chinchilla to Alice Springs2,238.9 km
33h 59m
$438–633
Bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Chinchilla to Oakey
2. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)WTB - ASP
22h 17m
$1,155–3,102
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chinchilla to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
3d 11h
$2,518–7,216
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chinchilla to Goodna
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springs
3d 12h
$4,348–7,568

Chinchilla to Alice Springs by bus

6Weekly Buses

2d 19hAverage Duration

$485Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,283.7 km
Duration: 9h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Chinchilla to Alice Springs via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 2d 19h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chinchilla to Alice Springs via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Sydney Central Station, and Adelaide Parklands in around 3d 4h.

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