There are 5 ways to get from Geelong to Alice Springs by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Shuttle, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)MEL - ASP
5h 9m$434–984Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin St
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
35h 29m$218–569Bus
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Deer Park Station/Railway Pde
- Take the bus from Deer Park to Adelaide
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
33h 11m$301–618Train
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice SpringsThe Ghan
36h 57mDrive 2,218.4 km
- Drive from Geelong to Alice Springs2,218.4 km
23h 33m$431–623
Geelong to Alice Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Alice Springs is to train and bus which costs $210 - $600 and takes 35h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Geelong to Alice Springs is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $430 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Alice Springs via Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd, Deer Park and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Geelong station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station and arriving at Alice Springs via North Shore Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 57m.
The distance between Geelong and Alice Springs is 1956 km. The road distance is 2218.4 km.
The best way to get from Geelong to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 33h 11m and costs $300 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Geelong to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Geelong to Alice Springs bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.
Geelong to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from North Shore Station.
The best way to get from Geelong to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 33h 11m and costs $300 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 36h 57m.
What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Alice Springs via Deer Park Station/Railway Pde, Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd, Ballarat Rd/Station Rd, Deer Park, and Adelaide in around 33h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geelong Station to Alice Springs via North Shore Station, Adelaide Station, and Adelaide Parklands in around 36h 57m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–850
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–850
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- 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 North Shore Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 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
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- +61 3 5222 4966
- enquiries@gull.com.au
- Website
- gull.com.au
Shuttle from Geelong station to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $39
- Schedules at
- gull.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Deer Park Station/Railway Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.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 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
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More Questions & Answers
Geelong to Alice Springs bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Deer Park Station/Railway Pde.
Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Geelong. It is currently 5:18 PM in Geelong and 3:48 PM in Alice Springs.
Geelong to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Alice Springs is 2218 km. It takes approximately 23h 33m to drive from Geelong to Alice Springs.
There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs.
























