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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Canberra to Darwin

Composite routes from Canberra to Darwin

Cheapest
40 h 6 min
Car
4055 km.
from $223
Fastest
4 h 43 min
Plane
Other
8 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
3132 km.
from $280.01
2 d 14 h 40 min
3132 km.
from $631.04
3 d 3 h 12 min
Bus, Train
3132 km.
from $1287.28
3 d 14 h 28 min
3132 km.
from $3035.15

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Canberra Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$13.99

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Albury
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.70–$82.68
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$152.64–$368.88
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
21h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.92–$368.88
Bus from Canberra to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$69.96

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Albury
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.43–$21.62
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$47.06

Murrays Coaches

Phone:
(61) 13 22 51
Email:
enquiries@murrays.com.au
Website:
murrays.com.au/default.aspx
Bus from Canberra to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.43–$55.97

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$699.59
Plane from Sydney Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.08–$699.59

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.00–$953.99
Plane from Sydney Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$763.19

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Canberra International Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$699.59
Plane from Sydney Airport to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$241.68–$826.79

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Albury to Southern
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$120.84

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Albury to Southern
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.23–$8.27

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
25h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$763.19–$2,798.37

Journey Beyond - The Overland

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Southern Cross to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.32–$228.96

Journey Beyond - The Ghan

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/the-ghan/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
2d 6h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$678.54–$1,328.31

Questions and Answers

What is the most affordable travel route from Canberra to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Darwin is to bus and fly which costs $229.85 - $549.08 and takes 8h 52m.

How can I get from Canberra to Darwin as quickly as possible?

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Darwin is to fly which takes 5 hours and 59 minutes and costs $268.16 - $766.16.

What is the bus journey between Canberra and Darwin?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Darwin via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide and Alice Springs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

How far is it from Canberra to Darwin?

The distance between Canberra and Darwin is 3163 km. The road distance is 4058.1 km.

How can I get from Canberra to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $306.46 - $893.85.

How long does it take to travel from Canberra to Darwin?

It takes approximately 5 hours 59 minutes to get from Canberra to Darwin, including transfers.

Where can I catch the Canberra to Darwin bus from?

Canberra station is where you can catch the bus to Darwin.

How should one travel from Canberra to Darwin?

The best way to get from Canberra to Darwin is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $268.16 - $766.16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $306.46 - $893.85 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also train, which costs $1,404.62 - $4,341.56 and takes 3 days 14h.

Canberra to Darwin bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Albury station.

Where does the bus arrive in Canberra to Darwin?

What is the time difference between Canberra and Darwin?

Darwin is 1 hour and 30 minutes behind Canberra. It is currently 15:13 in Canberra and 13:43 in Darwin.

Can you drive from Canberra to Darwin?

The driving distance between Canberra and Darwin is 4058 kilometers. It takes approximately 40 hours and 7 minutes to drive from Canberra to Darwin.

Where can I find accommodation near Darwin?

There are 422+ hotels available in Darwin. Prices start at $57.81 per night.
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