There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to Darwin Station by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)ADL - DRW
5h 23m$260–805Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice SpringsAlice Springs
- Take the bus from Alice Springs to BerrimahDarwin
42h 58m$427–1,009Train
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to DarwinThe Ghan
2d 6h$2,839Drive 3,018.7 km
- Drive from Adelaide to Darwin Station3,018.7 km
28h 48m$572–826
Adelaide to Darwin Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Darwin Station is to fly which costs $260 - $850 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Darwin Station is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $260 - $850.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Adelaide Station station and arriving at Darwin. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Adelaide and Darwin Station is 2645 km. The road distance is 3018.7 km.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Darwin Station without a car is to bus which takes 42h 58m and costs $420 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Adelaide to Darwin Station, including transfers.
Adelaide to Darwin Station train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Adelaide Station.
The best way to get from Adelaide to Darwin Station is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $260 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $1,100 and takes 42h 58m, you could also train, which costs $2,839 and takes 2 days 6h.
Darwin Station is 1h behind Adelaide. It is currently 12:13 PM in Adelaide and 11:13 AM in Darwin Station.
Adelaide to Darwin Station train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Darwin station.
What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Darwin Station, NT, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide to Darwin Station via Alice Springs and Berrimah in around 42h 58m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–950
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–750
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Darwin International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–650
Train from Adelaide Station to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,839
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,839
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,989
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–300
- Advantage
- $250–380
- Flexible
- $330–500
Bus from Alice Springs to Berrimah
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–490
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $200–290
- Advantage
- $250–370
- Flexible
- $320–490
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Darwin Station is 3019 km. It takes approximately 28h 48m to drive from Adelaide to Darwin Station.
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