How to Travel from
Darwin City to Sydney
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Darwin City to Sydney
Composite routes from Darwin City to Sydney
Cheapest
41 h 1 min
Car
3979 km.
from $218
Fastest
4 h 38 min
Plane
Other
2 d 17 h 40 min
3148 km.
from $694.74
3 d 2 h 59 min
3148 km.
from $1281.48
3 d 7 h 46 min
3148 km.
from $3948.11
Route Navigator Darwin City - Sydney
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Continue onto Foelsche Street
Foelsche Street, 443 м
443 м
Turn right onto Garramilla Boulevard
Garramilla Boulevard, 963 km 190 м
963 km 190 м
Keep left
631 km 544 м
631 km 544 м
Keep left onto Moondarra Drive
Moondarra Drive, 1 km 579 м
1 km 579 м
Keep right onto Ryan Road
Ryan Road, 3 km 530 м
3 km 530 м
Turn right onto Miles Street
Miles Street, 280 м
280 м
Keep left onto Carbine Avenue
Carbine Avenue, 184 м
184 м
Continue onto Carbine Avenue
Carbine Avenue, 457 м
457 м
Turn left onto Carbine Avenue
Carbine Avenue, 268 м
268 м
Turn slight left onto Short Street
Short Street, 1 km 919 м
1 km 919 м
Turn right onto Abel Smith Parade
Abel Smith Parade, 1 km 971 м
1 km 971 м
Turn left onto Marian Street
Marian Street, 183 м
183 м
Continue onto Barkly Highway
Barkly Highway, 119 km 87 м
119 km 87 м
Continue onto McIlwraith Street
McIlwraith Street, 13 km 173 м
13 km 173 м
Turn right onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 336 km 555 м
336 km 555 м
Turn right onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 176 km 58 м
176 km 58 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 1 km 48 м
1 km 48 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 107 km 809 м
107 km 809 м
Turn right onto Box Street
Box Street, 208 km 391 м
208 km 391 м
Continue onto Landsborough Highway
Landsborough Highway, 122 km 70 м
122 km 70 м
Turn right onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 276 km 627 м
276 km 627 м
Turn left onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 249 km 57 м
249 km 57 м
Turn left onto Culgoa Street
Culgoa Street, 5 km 668 м
5 km 668 м
Keep left onto Tarcoon Street
Tarcoon Street, 1 km 492 м
1 km 492 м
Turn left onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 202 km 42 м
202 km 42 м
Turn left onto Moonagee Street
Moonagee Street, 151 м
151 м
Turn slight right onto Nymagee Street
Nymagee Street, 92 km 284 м
92 km 284 м
Turn slight left onto Dubbo Road
Dubbo Road, 34 km 765 м
34 km 765 м
Turn left onto Derribong Avenue
Derribong Avenue, 37 km 491 м
37 km 491 м
Turn sharp left onto Newell Highway
Newell Highway, 3 km 376 м
3 km 376 м
Turn right onto Gundong Road
Gundong Road, 37 km 766 м
37 km 766 м
Turn sharp right onto Obley Road
Obley Road, 57 km 200 м
57 km 200 м
Turn right onto Market Street
Market Street, 28 km 756 м
28 km 756 м
Turn left onto Thompson Road
Thompson Road, 2 km 952 м
2 km 952 м
Turn left onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 3 km 500 м
3 km 500 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Northern Distributor Road
Northern Distributor Road, 1 km 829 м
1 km 829 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Northern Distributor Road
Northern Distributor Road, 1 km 172 м
1 km 172 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Northern Distributor Road
Northern Distributor Road, 2 km 772 м
2 km 772 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Northern Distributor Road
Northern Distributor Road, 3 km 692 м
3 km 692 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Northern Distributor Road
Northern Distributor Road, 4 km 24 м
4 km 24 м
Keep left onto Northern Distributor Road
Northern Distributor Road, 247 м
247 м
Continue onto Mitchell Highway
Mitchell Highway, 45 km 373 м
45 km 373 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Vittoria Street
Vittoria Street, 82 м
82 м
Turn left onto Vittoria Street
Vittoria Street, 2 km 39 м
2 km 39 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Stewart Street
Stewart Street, 2 km 612 м
2 km 612 м
Turn right onto Durham Street
Durham Street, 4 km 694 м
4 km 694 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Sydney Road
Sydney Road, 1 km 985 м
1 km 985 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sydney Road
Sydney Road, 93 km 911 м
93 km 911 м
Turn left onto Albion Street
Albion Street, 251 м
251 м
Turn right onto Camp Street
Camp Street, 1 km 878 м
1 km 878 м
Turn left onto Great Western Highway
Great Western Highway, 37 km 335 м
37 km 335 м
Turn left onto Layton Avenue
Layton Avenue, 1 km 528 м
1 km 528 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mitchells Pass
Mitchells Pass, 1 km 519 м
1 km 519 м
Turn sharp left onto Mitchells Pass
Mitchells Pass, 3 km 691 м
3 km 691 м
Turn slight left onto Great Western Highway
Great Western Highway, 1 km 958 м
1 km 958 м
Turn right onto Russell Street
Russell Street, 427 м
427 м
Keep left onto Western Motorway Onramp and take M4 toward Penrith, Sydney
Western Motorway Onramp, Penrith, Sydney, M4, 42 km 775 м
42 km 775 м
Continue onto Western Motorway
Western Motorway, 8 km 450 м
8 km 450 м
Keep left onto M4 East Tunnel
M4 East Tunnel, 4 km 956 м
4 km 956 м
Keep left onto Pyrmont Bridge Road Offramp and drive toward Pyrmont, Glebe, Darling Harbor, Fish Market, The Star
Pyrmont Bridge Road Offramp, Pyrmont, Glebe, Darling Harbor, Fish Market, The Star, 299 м
299 м
Keep right
15 м
15 м
Keep left
8 м
8 м
Turn left onto Bank Street
Bank Street, 1 km 117 м
1 km 117 м
Keep left onto King Street Offramp and drive toward City
King Street Offramp, City, 386 м
386 м
Continue onto King Street Offramp
King Street Offramp, 1 km 661 м
1 km 661 м
Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 318 м
318 м
Turn left onto Hunter Street
Hunter Street, 204 м
204 м
Turn sharp left onto Pitt Street
Pitt Street, 299 м
299 м
Turn right
45 м
45 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$176.93–$695.08
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.93–$758.27
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Darwin International Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.12–$821.46
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.02–$176.93
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,074.22–$4,296.88
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
Train from Adelaide to Southern
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$75.83–$227.48
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 Darwin to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$674.16–$1,319.75
Bus operators
Firefly Express
Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.97–$58.13
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Darwin to Alice
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.02–$366.50
Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.65–$366.50
Bus from Albury station to Central
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.66–$139.02
V-Line Buses
Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.48–$46.76
Questions and Answers
What is the most affordable way to travel from Darwin City to Sydney?
$204.31 - $498.00
What is the most efficient method of travel to get from Darwin City to Sydney?
The fastest way to get from Darwin City to Sydney is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $204.31 - $498.00.
Can I take a bus directly from Darwin City to Sydney?
No, there are no direct bus services available from Darwin City to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Darwin and arriving at Central Station via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St and Albury station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17 hours.
What is the distance between Darwin City and Sydney?
The distance between Darwin City and Sydney is 3174 km. The road distance is 3933.2 km.
How can I travel from Darwin City to Sydney without a car using only public transportation?
The best way to get from Darwin City to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $357.54 - $957.70.
How long does it take to get from Darwin City to Sydney?
It takes approximately 4 hours and 53 minutes to get from Darwin City to Sydney, including transfers.
Where can I catch the Darwin City to Sydney bus from?
Greyhound Australia operates Darwin City to Sydney bus services that depart from Darwin station.
How can you travel from Darwin City to Sydney?
The best way to get from Darwin City to Sydney is to fly which takes 4 hours 53 minutes and costs $204.31 - $498.00. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $357.54 - $957.70 and takes 2 days 17 hours, you could also train via Melbourne, which costs $766.16 - $1,915.39 and takes 3 days 2 hours.
Where does the Darwin City to Sydney bus arrive?
Greyhound Australia operates Darwin City to Sydney bus services that arrive at Alice Springs station.
Can you drive from Darwin City to Sydney?
The driving distance between Darwin City and Sydney is 3933 km. It takes approximately 40 hours and 32 minutes to drive from Darwin City to Sydney.
Where can I find accommodation near Sydney?
There are 3559+ hotels available in Sydney. Prices start at $89.28 per night.
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