The simple way to get from Alice Springs to Uluru without driving yourself: an air-conditioned coach picks you up at your Alice Springs accommodation in the early morning and drops you at Ayers Rock Resort around the middle of the day, with a stop at Erldunda Roadhouse on the way.
Days
- About 5.5 hours, one way
Age
- 2 years and over
Group size
- Shared coach transfer
Start / finish
- Alice Springs / Ayers Rock Resort (one way)
- Ayers Rock Resort, around midday to early afternoon
Return
- Ayers Rock Resort, around midday to early afternoon
Transport
- Air-conditioned coach or minibus
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Alice Springs — pick-up from your accommodation
- Erldunda Roadhouse — comfort stop for food, drinks and a stretch
- Ayers Rock Resort — drop-off at Yulara, near Uluru
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Reviews
4.7
Based on 11 reviews
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AI summary of 11 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the comfort of the coach and the knowledge and friendliness of drivers, who share engaging stories about the outback and local history, making the five-hour journey pass quickly with well-timed rest stops for refreshments and photos. Most reviewers highlight that the transfer provides more than basic point-to-point transport, offering an experience akin to a mini tour with informative commentary about the landscape and cattle stations along the route. The main caveat is that the onboard toilet was not working on at least one journey, which travellers with mobility concerns should verify in advance, and some passengers noted that the coach is sometimes shared with day tour groups, resulting in loud commentary over speakers that not all travellers found desirable.
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“Coach transfer for a different experience”
With no flights from Alice to Uluru, I took the coach instead. They collected us from our hotel, made two stops on the way, and the driver explained the history of the land as we went.
“More than just a transfer”
Our driver was on time, polite and clear about safety. He told great stories about the cattle stations along the way, which made the long ride far more interesting.
“Comfortable transfer, great landscape views. Fantastic way…”
A clean, comfortable coach and a friendly, knowledgeable driver. The rest stop two hours in was very welcome.
“Great service”
Pick-up was on time, and our guide was helpful and informative before dropping us right at our hotel at the Ayers Rock resort.
“Great transfer between Alice Springs and Ayers Rock without…”
My one-way bus from Alice to Ayers Rock was almost like a tour, comfortable, with refreshments, photo stops and toilet breaks, and a friendly driver who shared the history of the places we passed. Without a car, it's the next best way to travel.
“Comfortable, but no working toilet on the bus”
The coach was comfortable, but the onboard toilet wasn't working, so disabled travellers like me should check ahead whether the rest stops have accessible toilets.
