How to travel from Gold Coast to Alice Springs, Australia

The distance between Gold Coast and Alice Springs is around 2,078km (1,291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Alice Springs by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Alice Springs (ASP).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time4h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$695($465)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Albury then Franklin Street and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$670($450)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7, Central Station then Adelaide Parklands and then to Alice Springs.

  • Duration2 days 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,080($725)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central station platform 3 and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Alice Springs.

  • Duration3 days 19h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$280($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Alice Springs.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance3,047km (1,893 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Alice Springs

There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Alice Springs by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$280 ($190) and will take around 3 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$695 ($465).

The distance between Gold Coast and Alice Springs is around 2,078km (1,291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,010km (1,249 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Gold Coast and Alice Springs by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Alice Springs is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$695 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Alice Springs, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$280 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gold Coast and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 2 days 20h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gold Coast to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Helensvale station platform 4, Roma Street station platform 7, Central Station and Adelaide Parklands. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 20h.

TRANSLink QLD, NSW TrainLink, Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific, Great Southern Rail - The Ghan and Great Southern run train services between Gold Coast and Alice Springs. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 20h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gold Coast and Alice Springs. It typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast to Alice Springs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Albury and Franklin Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 9h.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Alice Springs. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gold Coast and Alice Springs. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Alice Springs (ASP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Gold Coast to Alice Springs. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gold Coast to Alice Springs typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and and arrive into Alice Springs (ASP).

The closest major airport to Alice Springs is Alice Springs Airport (ASP) (ASP) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Alice Springs. Connellan Airport (AYQ) (AYQ) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA) (ISA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Gold Coast and Alice Springs. The distance is around 3,047km (1,893 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Alice Springs is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$720 ($485).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Alice Springs

Transport options from Gold Coast to Alice Springs
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 25m
A$695($465)
hourly2,735km (1,700 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
A$720($485)
every 20 mins2,078km (1,291 miles)
Bus
2 days 9h
A$670($450)
once daily4,025km (2,501 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2 days 20h
A$1,080($725)
once a week4,312km (2,679 miles)
Train via Central station, platform 34 days 1h
A$535($360)
once a week4,262km (2,648 miles)
Train and Bus
3 days 19h
A$280($190)
once a week4,238km (2,634 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
A$405($270)
on demand3,047km (1,893 miles)

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Airports near Alice Springs

The following major airports near Alice Springs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ASP
Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Alice Springs
AYQ
Connellan Airport (AYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
338km (210 miles) from Alice Springs
ISA
Mount Isa Airport (ISA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
669km (415 miles) from Alice Springs