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How to get fromDarwin to Barrow Islandby plane, unknown or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Barrow Island by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly to Onslow Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Onslow Airport (ONS)planeDRW - ONS
    2. Walk from Onslow Airport (ONS) to Barrow Islandunknown
    19h 20m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plainsbus
    2. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Fortescue Roadhousebus
    3. Walk from Fortescue Roadhouse to Barrow Islandunknown
    39h 24m

  3. Fly to Karratha Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Karratha Airport (KTA)planeDRW - KTA
    2. Walk from Karratha Airport (KTA) to Barrow Islandunknown
    19h 44m

  4. Fly to Learmonth, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Learmonth (LEA)planeDRW - LEA
    2. Take the bus from Learmonth Airport to Fortescue Roadhousebus
    3. Walk from Fortescue Roadhouse to Barrow Islandunknown
    25h 44m

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Onslow Airport (ONS) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration17h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$372Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Barrow Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Barrow Island. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Onslow Airport (ONS), then travel to Barrow Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Barrow Island via Roebuck Plains and Fortescue Roadhouse in around 39h 24m.

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