There are 4 ways to get from Gawler to Alice Springs by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Gawler station to Adelaide station
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)ADL - ASP
5h 2m$345–1,255Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cavan to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
22h$205–505Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice SpringsThe Ghan
28h 51m$1,998Drive 1,504.4 km
- Drive from Gawler to Alice Springs1,504.4 km
15h 11m$287–415
Gawler to Alice Springs by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gawler to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $200 - $550 and takes 22h.
The fastest way to get from Gawler to Alice Springs is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $340 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Gawler to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Stop 143 Murray St - East side and arriving at Alice Springs via Cavan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
The distance between Gawler and Alice Springs is 1379 km. The road distance is 1504.4 km.
The best way to get from Gawler to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 22h and costs $200 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Gawler to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Gawler to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cavan station.
The best way to get from Gawler to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 22h and costs $200 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,998 and takes 28h 51m.
Gawler to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Alice Springs station.
Alice Springs is 1h behind Gawler. It is currently 6:52 AM in Gawler and 5:52 AM in Alice Springs.
What companies run services between Gawler, SA, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Cavan to Alice Springs 6 times a week. Tickets cost $200–500 and the journey takes 20h 10m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Ghan operates a train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs twice a week. Tickets cost $1,988 and the journey takes 26h 30m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
- Phone
- 1300 311 108
- Website
- adelaidemetro.com.au
Train from Gawler station to Adelaide station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/
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 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Cavan to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- 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
- $200–290
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $320–500
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Gawler to Alice Springs is 1504 km. It takes approximately 15h 11m to drive from Gawler to Alice Springs.
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