There are 4 ways to get from Sutherland to Alice Springs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)SYD - ASP
4h 54m$439–940Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sutherland Station, Stand A to Western Sydney University, Bullecourt Av962
- Take the bus from Liverpool to Albury station
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
45h 27m$311–674Train
- Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide ParklandsSyd-Adl 2025 / ...
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice SpringsThe Ghan
2d 5h$2,382–5,696Drive 2,736.7 km
- Drive from Sutherland to Alice Springs2,736.7 km
28h 22m$535–773
Sutherland to Alice Springs by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sutherland to Alice Springs is to bus which costs $310 - $700 and takes 45h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Sutherland to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $430 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Sutherland station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Sutherland Station, Stand A and arriving at Alice Springs via Western Sydney University, Bullecourt Av, Liverpool, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sutherland station to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Sutherland Station and arriving at Alice Springs via Sydney Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Sutherland and Alice Springs is 2053 km. The road distance is 2736.7 km.
The best way to get from Sutherland to Alice Springs without a car is to bus which takes 45h 27m and costs $310 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Sutherland to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Sutherland to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Sutherland Station, Stand A.
Sutherland to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Sydney Central Station.
The best way to get from Sutherland to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $430 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 45h 27m, you could also train, which costs $2,300 - $6,000 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Sutherland, NSW, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutherland Station, Stand A to Alice Springs via Western Sydney University, Bullecourt Av, Liverpool Station, Stand A, Liverpool, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 45h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $380–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Alice Springs Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–750
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–3,700
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,100–2,100
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,000–1,900
- PLATINUM
- $2,400–3,700
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,400–2,500
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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Sutherland Station, Stand A to Western Sydney University, Bullecourt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Liverpool to Albury station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–65
- Website
- https://www.vline.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
Sutherland to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Western Sydney University, Bullecourt Av station.
Alice Springs is 1h 30m behind Sutherland. It is currently 5:41 AM in Sutherland and 4:11 AM in Alice Springs.
Sutherland to Alice Springs train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sutherland to Alice Springs is 2737 km. It takes approximately 28h 22m to drive from Sutherland to Alice Springs.
There are 24+ hotels available in Alice Springs.

















