There are 7 ways to get from Meekatharra to Alice Springs by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus to Newman Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Meekatharra to Newman Visitor Centre
- Fly from Newman Airport (ZNE) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)ZNE - ASP
21h 55m$1,116–2,825Fly from Meekatharra
cheapest- Fly from Meekatharra (MKR) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)MKR - ASP
20h 12m$522–1,365Bus, train
- Take the bus from Meekatharra to South Hedland Shopping Centre
- Take the bus from South Hedland Shopping Centre to Roebuck Plains
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherine
- Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springs
2d 6h$2,526–2,985Bus, train via Adelaide
- Take the bus from Meekatharra to Perth Wellington Street
- Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice Springs
3d 9h$2,721–10,175Drive 3,248.4 km
- Drive from Meekatharra to Alice Springs3,248.4 km
43h 53m$625–902Bus to Mount Magnet Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Meekatharra to Mount Magnet
- Fly from Mount Magnet Airport (MMG) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)MMG - ASP
22h 30m$675–1,568Bus
- Take the bus from Meekatharra to South Hedland Shopping Centre
- Take the bus from South Hedland Shopping Centre to Roebuck Plains
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherine
- Take the bus from Katherine to Alice Springs
2d 7h$624–1,313
Meekatharra to Alice Springs by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meekatharra to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $600 - $900 and takes 43h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Meekatharra to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 20h 12m and costs $500 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Meekatharra to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Meekatharra and arriving at Alice Springs via South Hedland Shopping Centre, Roebuck Plains and Katherine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Meekatharra and Alice Springs is 1886 km. The road distance is 3248.4 km.
The best way to get from Meekatharra to Alice Springs without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 6h and costs $2,500 - $3,000.
It takes approximately 21h 55m to get from Meekatharra to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Meekatharra to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, depart from Meekatharra station.
The best way to get from Meekatharra to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 20h 12m and costs $500 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $600 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 7h.
Meekatharra to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, arrive at South Hedland Shopping Centre station.
Alice Springs is 1h 30m ahead of Meekatharra. It is currently 1:09 AM in Meekatharra and 2:39 AM in Alice Springs.
What companies run services between Meekatharra, WA, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
Skippers, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Meekatharra (MKR) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meekatharra to Alice Springs via South Hedland Shopping Centre, Roebuck Plains, and Katherine in around 2d 7h.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newman Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–4,000
Flights from Newman Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Perth, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–5,000
Flights from Newman Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Perth, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $2,000–5,500
Flights from Mount Magnet Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from Mount Magnet Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Perth, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,400
Flights from Mount Magnet Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Perth, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,800
Flights from Mount Magnet Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Perth, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $950–2,600
Flights from Meekatharra to Alice Springs Airport via Perth, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–2,500
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Newman Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–4,000
Flights from Mount Magnet Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newman Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Perth, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 7m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $950–5,000
Train from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,062
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,062
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,171
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
Train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $598–8,000
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $598
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $1,000–1,400
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $1,000–1,400
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,200–1,700
- GOLD TWIN
- $2,200–3,800
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,900–3,400
- PLATINUM
- $5,000–8,000
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $2,600–4,600
Bus from Meekatharra to Newman Visitor Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
Bus from Meekatharra to South Hedland Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
Bus from South Hedland Shopping Centre to Roebuck Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
Bus from Meekatharra to Perth Wellington Street
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
Bus from Meekatharra to Mount Magnet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $210–310
- Advantage
- $270–400
- Flexible
- $340–550
Bus from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–390
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $160–240
- Advantage
- $200–300
- Flexible
- $250–390
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Meekatharra to Alice Springs is 3248 km. It takes approximately 43h 53m to drive from Meekatharra to Alice Springs.
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