There are 4 ways to get from Murray Bridge to Alice Springs by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Murray Bridge Adelaide Road to Adelaide City Currie Street Stop W2
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)ADL - ASP
5h 16m$328–1,288Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Murray Bridge to AdelaideAdelaide
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
22h 35m$295–599Train
- Take the train from Murray Bridge Station to Adelaide StationThe Overland
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Alice SpringsThe Ghan
29h 20mDrive 1,591.7 km
- Drive from Murray Bridge to Alice Springs1,591.7 km
16h 20m$309–446
Murray Bridge to Alice Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Murray Bridge to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Murray Bridge to Alice Springs is to bus and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $320 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Murray Bridge to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Murray Bridge and arriving at Alice Springs via Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Murray Bridge station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Murray Bridge Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.
The distance between Murray Bridge and Alice Springs is 1417 km. The road distance is 1591.7 km.
The best way to get from Murray Bridge to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 22h 35m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Murray Bridge to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Murray Bridge to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Murray Bridge station.
Murray Bridge to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Murray Bridge Station.
The best way to get from Murray Bridge to Alice Springs is to bus which takes 22h 35m and costs $290 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 29h 20m.
What companies run services between Murray Bridge, SA, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Murray Bridge to Alice Springs via Adelaide in around 22h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Murray Bridge Station to Alice Springs via Adelaide Station in around 29h 20m.
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- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–700
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,200
Train from Murray Bridge Station to Adelaide Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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
- $1,993
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $1,993
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,098
- Phone
- +61 (0)8 8562 1999
- Website
- linksa.com.au
Bus from Murray Bridge Adelaide Road to Adelaide City Currie Street Stop W2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–40
- Schedules at
- linksa.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Murray Bridge to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
Murray Bridge to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.
Alice Springs is 1h behind Murray Bridge. It is currently 10:36 PM in Murray Bridge and 9:36 PM in Alice Springs.
Murray Bridge to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Murray Bridge to Alice Springs is 1592 km. It takes approximately 16h 20m to drive from Murray Bridge to Alice Springs.
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