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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Darwin

Composite routes from Cairns to Darwin

Cheapest
28 h 23 min
Car
2766 km.
from $152
Other
5 d 2 h 50 min
1678 km.
from $2683.24
5 d 16 h
Bus, Train
1678 km.
from $2944.05
6 d 7 h 27 min
1677 km.
from $6145.66
6 d 11 h 12 min
Bus, Train
1678 km.
from $3103.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Adelaide to Alice
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22
Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
21h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$315.22

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$336.96–$1,304.35

Airnorth

Website:
flyairnorth.com/
Plane from Cairns to Darwin
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$1,195.65

Train operators

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:
$652.17–$2,391.30

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Southern
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2,183.60–$2,831.51
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

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:
$579.84–$1,135.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Darwin is to fly which costs $130.43 - $706.52 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Darwin?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Darwin is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $130.43 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Cairns to Darwin?

The distance between Cairns and Darwin is 1693 km. The road distance is 2766.1 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Darwin without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 5 days 2h and costs $1195.65 - $7608.70 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Darwin?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Cairns to Darwin, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Darwin?

The best way to get from Cairns to Darwin is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $130.43 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $1195.65 - $7608.70 and takes 5 days 2h. There are no good options to train between Cairns to Darwin.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 00:22 in Cairns and 23:52 in Darwin.

Can I drive from Cairns to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Darwin is 2766 km. It takes approximately 28h 23m to drive from Cairns to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 422+ hotels available in Darwin. Prices start at $49.21 per night.
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