There are 5 ways to get from Footscray to Alice Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)MEL - ASP
4h 53m$428–1,018Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin StCoach
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
34h 43m$211–558Bus via Deer Park
- Take the bus from Deer Park to AdelaideAdelaide
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
33h 1m$295–599Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice SpringsThe Ghan
39h 4mDrive 2,232.6 km
- Drive from Footscray to Alice Springs2,232.6 km
23h 30m$433–626
Footscray to Alice Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $210 - $600 and takes 34h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Footscray to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $420 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Leeds St/Hopkins St and arriving at Alice Springs via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Deer Park and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Footscray station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Footscray Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Southern Cross Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 4m.
The distance between Footscray and Alice Springs is 1901 km. The road distance is 2232.6 km.
The best way to get from Footscray to Alice Springs without a car is to bus via Deer Park which takes 33h 1m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Footscray to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Footscray to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Deer Park station.
Footscray to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Footscray to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $420 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Deer Park, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 33h 1m, you could also train, which costs and takes 39h 4m.
What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds St/Hopkins St to Alice Springs via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Ballarat Rd/Station Rd, Deer Park, and Adelaide in around 33h 1m.
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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
- $360–800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $360–800
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
- $1,988
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,988
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,093
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Deer Park to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.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 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Footscray to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Footscray. It is currently 12:33 AM in Footscray and 11:03 PM in Alice Springs.
Footscray to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Alice Springs is 2233 km. It takes approximately 23h 30m to drive from Footscray to Alice Springs.
There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs.
















