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How to get fromCanberra to Darwinby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CBR - DRW
    7h 58m
    $362–1,145

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane SYD - DRW
    8h 51m
    $324–915

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus bus
    2d 14h
    $418–1,166

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3d 2h

  5. Drive 3,934.5 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Darwincar car 3,934.5 km
    39h 40m
    $744–1,074

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane OAG - DRW
    10h 34m
    $328–1,210

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    3d 14h
    $3,293–6,638

Canberra to Darwin by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Darwin via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 14h.

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