How far is Alice Springs from Adelaide by coach?

The distance between Adelaide and Alice Springs by coach is approximately 826 miles (1331 km).

What is the best way to go from Adelaide to Alice Springs without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Adelaide to Alice Springs from £108 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Adelaide to Alice Springs on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	ADELAIDE	20h 30m	14:30	Alice Springs	CheapestFastest
Bus	19:00	ADELAIDE	20h 30m	14:30	Alice Springs	No tags
Bus	19:00	ADELAIDE	20h 30m	14:30	Alice Springs	No tags

Next departures from Adelaide to Alice Springs on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	19:00	ADELAIDE	20h 30m	14:30	Alice Springs	CheapestFastest
	Bus	19:00	ADELAIDE	20h 30m	14:30	Alice Springs	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 20:04 ACDT.

Get from Adelaide to Alice Springs

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 20 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

20h 30mAverage duration

824 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

Customers generally enjoyed their trips, appreciating the friendly and knowledgeable drivers as well as the ample stretch breaks and food stops. However, some found the journey to be too lengthy for their liking.

Greyhound Australia Adelaide Alice Springs recent customer reviews

Was good. Lots of stretch breaks and food stops. Drivers are friendly & knowledgeable

Gregor A.

27 February 2024

Enjoyed the trip back home. But it was too long of a trip

Wirangu G.

16 May 2024

Nice staff, very informative. Enjoyed the journey

Jinto D.

27 January 2020

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs

How far is Alice Springs from Adelaide by coach?
The distance between Adelaide and Alice Springs by coach is approximately 826 miles (1331 km).
What is the best way to go from Adelaide to Alice Springs without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

14/11

£181

15/11

No data

Today

£149

17/11

£180

18/11

£111

19/11

No data

20/11

No data

21/11

£111

The cheapest trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £111

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Adelaide to Alice Springs as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £111 to £218 for a bus ticket from Adelaide to Alice Springs based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £111, which is on 2025-11-21.